New England Patriots: Trap Game in Washington?

By: Dan Orlando

Are the Patriots at risk of dropping to 4-1 against a desperate Washington team today?

No.

With spreads ranging from 14.5 to 16.5, New England should have no problem covering.

The real intrigue sits with the 42 O/U.

Washington is trotting out one of the weakest defenses in the league, fresh off of a performance that allowed the New York Giants to breathe easier about having Saquon Barkley sit their matchup out.

On the flip side of that coin, the struggling Washington offensive unit and backup Colt McCoy will be going against the stingiest defense in the NFL.

The Patriots have allowed less than a 1,000 total yards and an outstanding 27 points across four games.

Washington will be lucky to squeak out 10. The Pats? They’ll hang 42-50. I like the over.

Note: All articles by Dan Orlando on this site are analysis. They are not guaranteed outcomes of games.