Early Vegas Line: Lions favored by 2

It is hard to predict the wins and the losses this year for the Skins, but after 7 Weeks, some things are getting clearer. At 4-3 I have been trying to figure out how the Skins can get to 10-6, which I think is good enough to get into the playoffs. Is that good enough to win the division? I don't know, but being 4-1 in the conference helps with tiebreakers. With that said, the Skins have 9 games to go. I think they can beat the Lions, Vikings, Bucs and Cowboys and Jags, on paper if they play the way they are suppose to. I think they lose their rematch to the Eagles, both Giants games and the Titans game on the road. That would put them at 9-7. Somewhere in there if they can get another win, especially against the Eagles or one of the Giants game they would get to 4-2 in the division and 10-6 over all and winning the division outright could be a real possibility.

^ACE any thoughts for Scowan?

I have no idea who will win this game. If Stafford is playing, you have to give the edge to the Lions. Between Stafford, Best and Megatron... that's a loaded offense. I think McNabb has played so poorly... he's due for a breakout game. This could definitely be it. So yeah, I have no idea who's going to win.

I actually feel better with Stafford in there vs. Shaun Hill. Stafford is bound to be rusty coming back from injury. Hill is also more mobile and was a scrambling threat.

Not surprising. After not having beat the Redskins in a long time, last years win up there has probably given them a little confidence that they can beat this team.

It may not be wise to wait around for this team to self distruct. The Lions, even though they haven't won much lately, have traditionally played well at home. This game will present the perfect opportunity for us to put together a solid performance and a convincing win.

Opening lines are not based on bets placed (there are no bets!) but analysis by bookmakers. Previous bets placed on team are probably taken into a factor.

Opening lines are not based on bets placed (there are no bets!) but analysis by bookmakers. Previous bets placed on team are probably taken into a factor.

Exactly. And the reason why we're getting the 2 against a 1-5 team is cause the oddsmakers consider the Skins a weak 4-3 team.

Not surprising. After not having beat the Redskins in a long time, last years win up there has probably given them a little confidence that they can beat this team.

This is the kind of game where the Skins players that played these Lions last year should have a little bit of an attitude towards. I mean they let this team that had no business even being in the game, beat them for their first win in 19 games or something like that. This is a game the Skins should win by double digits if you ask me. McNabb needs to put it all together this week or I have serious doubts about him long term. He is really struggling right now. 5 TDs in 7 games? I know everyone says they are still working out things, but to quote ESPN "Come on Man!"

Exactly. And the reason why we're getting the 2 against a 1-5 team is cause the oddsmakers consider the Skins a weak 4-3 team.

I would say it has more to do with the fact the Redskins have been in close games all season. 4 games have been decided by 3 points. 2 others 6 or less.

Something else to note: Skins are 5-2 ATS this year.

The lions Will have a chance late in the game but will get shut down.
Redskins 31 Lions 24