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Stephen Nover's NFL Over/Under Crusher
(NFL) Tampa Bay vs. Washington,
Total: 45.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 45.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
What we have here is just two horrible defenses facing two offenses that should start playing a lot better.
The Buccaneers rank 31st in points allowed giving up 30.2 per game. They also are 31st in pass defense and 29th in yards surrendered per game.
Washington was idle last week. That's huge because it gives Robert Griffin III more time to heal and get in sync with Jay Gruden's offense. Look for the Redskins to add a few wrinkles, too, with the extra preparation time.
Griffin has plenty of weapons. He has a solid running back in Alfred Morris, two good pass catching tight ends and excellent wideouts DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, who are among the best at gaining yards after the catch. Tampa Bay has given up 19 touchdown passes.
The Buccaneers have gone back to veteran Josh McCown at quarterback. Their running attack is better without Doug Martin. Mike Evans has emerged as perhaps the best rookie wide receiver in the NFL. Vincent Jackson still is good. The Bucs' offensive line is beginning to improve, too.
The Redskins rank 23rd in scoring defense allowing 25.4 points per game. They are without their best pass rusher, Brian Orapko, and best cover back, DeAngelo Hall.
The Buccaneers rank 31st in points allowed giving up 30.2 per game. They also are 31st in pass defense and 29th in yards surrendered per game.
Washington was idle last week. That's huge because it gives Robert Griffin III more time to heal and get in sync with Jay Gruden's offense. Look for the Redskins to add a few wrinkles, too, with the extra preparation time.
Griffin has plenty of weapons. He has a solid running back in Alfred Morris, two good pass catching tight ends and excellent wideouts DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, who are among the best at gaining yards after the catch. Tampa Bay has given up 19 touchdown passes.
The Buccaneers have gone back to veteran Josh McCown at quarterback. Their running attack is better without Doug Martin. Mike Evans has emerged as perhaps the best rookie wide receiver in the NFL. Vincent Jackson still is good. The Bucs' offensive line is beginning to improve, too.
The Redskins rank 23rd in scoring defense allowing 25.4 points per game. They are without their best pass rusher, Brian Orapko, and best cover back, DeAngelo Hall.
