Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins
Monday, Oct. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET
BetOnline.com odds: Eagles -7
Are the Redskins the most awful 2-4 team in NFL history? They just might be. True, there are a handful of teams below Washington in the standings, but that doesn’t mean this season has been any less frustrating for fans or team officials in the wire room. Jim Zorn, of course, ahs come under a lot of fire lately and he’s likely to be whacked soon (and he’s lucky he’s not in New York or he’d get a Gambino Family whacking rather than a good old firing). Zorn has stripped of ihs play calling duties, which is only delaying the inevitable.
Jason Campbell is clearly not the answer at quarterback. He’s led an offense that has scored a measly 31 points at home this season–despite playing St. Louis, Tampa Bay and Kansas City, which have a combined record of 1-17. That won’t get it done in NFL betting. Clinton Portis is also proving that, after a long and distinguished career, the tank is inching closer to empty. The defense is a very solid unit but, with such an inept offense, most gambling fans see it as a criminal waste.
Speaking of criminal, the Eagles should be sent to prison after their pathetic loss to the Raiders (Michael Vick knows a little something about being arrested and indicted). Philly isn’t coached by some no-name Joe Falone, but it might as well have been on Sunday; Andy Reid’s charges attempted 52 passes to just 14 runs. No, Reid has never been acclaimed for his offensive balance, but that’s a joke against a bottom feeder like Oakland.
The defense was its usual solid self on Sunday and, besides an 86-yard touchdown to tight end Zach Miller, was pretty much perfect on the day. The unit may actually get an upgrade after the Eagles acquired Will Witherspoon from the Rams at the trade deadline. Witherspoon has 33 tackles this year and he has three 100-tackle seasons to his credit. Every little improvement helps the team’s offshore sportsbook odds.
Philadelphia’s alledged demise is much exaggerated. The Eagles are favored by just a touchdown on BetOnline.com odds but that spread should be much higher; last week’s absurd loss to Oakland is a blip on the radar. There’s just too much talent here for the Eagles to blow it against a sinking Skins team. This is going to get very, very ugly for Washington. Go with Philly if you bet on sports.
