NFL Week 5 Predictions on the Green Bay Packers vs Washington Redskins Odds: After a great win at NFC East division rival Philadelphia, the Washington Redskins are ready to host the Green Bay Packers this Sunday at 1 PM ET at FedEx Field. The Packers vs. Redskins NFL Point Spread have the Packers -3 at BODOG.com
Washington beat Eagles 17-12 looking pretty good in the first half of the game but terrible in the second. QB Donovan McNabb scored in the first three drives of the match but it was the running game that was the key for the victory. RB Ryan Torain got 18 carries for 70 yards and his first touchdown of the year and Clinton Portis added another 55 yards, but consider Portis is out for 4 to 6 games due to a third-degree groin separation.
Torian could become the key player again this Sunday because Green Bay has struggled with the run so far as they have allowed almost 120 yards per game (rank 24 th in the league), if Washington can establish the run then McNabb will have the field open to spread the ball. One thing to consider is that this week was informed that LB Nick Barnett is out of the season after suffering a wrist injury against the Lions, there is no questions this will make the Packers defense weaker on some many levels.
On offense Green Bay is not looking amazing either, after the injury of RB Ryan Grant they haven't found a running game and are looking predictable throwing the ball. “Offensively, we've got to find our identity again," said QB Aaron Rodgers. "I think we've got to make sure that we've got our best players on the field at all times and find ways to get them the ball."
The Packers recorded 261 yards of total offense last week, their fewest since having 226 in a season-opening against Chicago last year. I don't know about you but I'm not feeling comfortable putting my money on the Packers this season, they have no running game and their defense can't shutdown anybody. Green Bay is 41-18 Over after gaining 99 or less rushing yards BB games and Washington is 0-3 ATS vs. Green Bay
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