The Redskins will beat the Cowboys if… …they stop the run like they did in the first game.  In the Skins’ 20-17 win last month, Zeke Elliott rushed for 33 yards on 15 carries.  He’s…

The Redskins will beat Houston if…. 1. …they win big on the turnover battle again.  The Redskins need another big turnover margin day to beat Houston.  My guess is plus-2 or better is necessary.  The Skins…

WHAT’S THE FRIDAY FOOTBALL SMELL TEST?  It’s a contrarian handicapping philosophy. I look for the games where the public is convinced they are right about a point spread and I go the other way.  There’s…

The Redskins will beat the Bucs if…. …Alex Smith steps up, makes plays, and leads the offense to a legitimate scoring day.  The offensive line is in shambles.  I’m not ignoring that and it won’t be…

WHAT’S THE FRIDAY FOOTBALL SMELL TEST?  It’s a contrarian handicapping philosophy. I look for the games where the public is convinced they are right about a point spread and I go the other way.  There’s…

The Redskins will beat the Falcons if…. 1. …they keep doing it THEIR WAY. What’s worked three straight weeks is running the ball, stopping the run, and winning the turnover battle. This is THE formula…