[Cris_from_Europe]

Washington Redskins (5-9) at Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6)
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WASHINGTON OFFENSE: So, how about that crow, everyone? Every single person on TV and the Internet blasted Mike Shanahan for benching Donovan McNabb in favor of Rex Grossman. The guys on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown went ballistic. Cris Carter in particular exclaimed, "No elite quarterback has ever been treated this way!" So, McNabb's elite now? Weh?

I had no faith in Grossman, but he certainly proved everyone wrong. His 322-yard, four-touchdown performance was unbelievable. Sure, he had the two picks, but he still played better than McNabb had all year. Once upon a time, Shanahan transformed Jake Plummer from a pedestrian quarterback into a solid signal-caller. He could be doing the same thing with Grossman. Remember, Grossman has never had an elite offensive coach at his disposal in the NFL.

Grossman has an easy matchup this week. The Jaguars have a miserable defense ranked dead last against the pass in terms of YPA. They can't get to the quarterback either, mustering just five sacks the past four games. In other words, if Grossman screws up, it'll all be on him.

However, Grossman may not have to do much. Ryan Torain should be able to pummel a Jacksonville defense that has surrendered 303 rushing yards in its previous two contests.

JACKSONVILLE OFFENSE: What's up with Maurice Jones-Drew? Jones-Drew had slight knee issues going into the Colts game, and was sidelined for the final few drives Sunday.

If Pocket Hercules is out or limited, that'll really put the Jaguars behind the eight ball, since their passing attack isn't exactly prolific. The Redskins will be praying that Jones-Drew isn't anywhere near 100 percent because they are just 31st versus the run.

Washington is also anemic versus aerial attacks. The team has only 25 sacks on the year (seven since its Week 9 bye) and consequently ranks 27th against the pass in terms of YPA.

RECAP: Here's why I love Washington:

1. The Jaguars are coming off a heart-breaking loss to the Colts. The talking heads on TV referred to it as the most important regular-season game in Jacksonville's franchise history. The Jaguars came up just a bit short and won't be able to get up for lowly Washington.

2. Want to know how Jacksonville has fared in the past after losing to arch rival Indianapolis? Since 2002, the Jaguars are just 1-7 against the spread as favorites after going down to the Colts.

3. Teams usually cover as underdogs in their second-consecutive road tilt; Washington is 8-4 against the spread in this situation dating back to 2002.

4. In a similar dynamic, betting on road dogs with three or more consecutive losses is usually pretty lucrative.

5. The Jaguars have just three wins of more than seven points this year: at the Titans, who didn't try at all; at the Cowboys, who didn't give a damn either at the time because of Wade Phillips; and at the Bills, who blew a pretty big lead.

6. Speaking of a seven-point spread, Jacksonville is 3-6 against the number when favored by seven or more coming off a loss under Jack Del Rio.

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MY PICK ---> REDSKINS +7
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Best of Luck to you all this Week !

[adam3313]

How about you don't steal analysis from WalterFootball.com

[SportNut]

Lol

[Oli]

Nice Win! Good thing I tailed you, made some pretty nice $$$ on this game !