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Sunday – September 26, 2010

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Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams 4:05 PM FOX – Washington has been dismal on the ground attack, but has managed to win a game so far this season.

The Washington Redskins are the owners of the NFL’s worst rushing attack, averaging 53.5 per game. They could get back on track Sunday against a St. Louis Rams defense that has been woeful in stopping the run.

Donovan McNabb threw for 426 yards and went 28 of 38, but Running Back Clinton Portis did not have a reception and carried 13 times for only 33 yards. He has 31 carries for 96 yards after two sub-par outings. Averaging three yards per carry isn’t going to cut it.

The team has combined for a league-low 107 yards on the ground; Their inability to run was a huge factor in blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead against Houston last Sunday, resulting in a 30-27 overtime loss.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Rams are looking for their first win of the season. The major problem has been run defense, having allowed the third most rushing yards in the league with 280. They gave up 145 yards to Darren McFadden in the 16-14 loss to Oakland last Sunday. Oakland held the ball for nearly 37 minutes, while the Rams held the lead for most of the game.

Both units have been struggling; Washington has given up a league-worst 453.0 yards per game.

St. Louis owns the second-worst offense in the NFC with only 267.5 yards a game.

Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford is adjusting to the lack of coverage on his blind side, Oklahoma provided a lot of protection for him last year. The numbers show room for hope, 80 attempts four touchdowns and a 57.5 completion percentage through two games. The downside is five interceptions, but I think that’s little cause for concern as he learns throughout the season.

Washington switched to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. Shanahan will stick with it despite defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth’s complaints.

These teams have faced off twice in the past two seasons, with the Rams pulling out a 19-17 victory in Haslett’s first game as interim coach, while the Redskins won a defensive battle 9-7 a year ago.

Odds makers have the Redskins as a -3.5 point favorite with an over/under of 39.

Prediction: Redskins

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Washington Redskins Betting Trends:

• Washington is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games
• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games
• Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
• Washington is 4-4-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road

St. Louis Rams Betting Trends:

• St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
• St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
• St. Louis is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’s last 5 games