“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” The arrival of Alex Smith hasn’t impressed the best NFL gambling sites, as far as Washington Redskins odds go. Could it be karma? The Skins signed Smith to a four-year contract. That’s a hell of a lot more commitment than they showed Kirk Cousins. As you’ll recall, Cousins became the first quarterback in league history to be franchise tagged in consecutive years. On the other hand, maybe Smith just isn’t as demanding as Cousins.
After all, Smith is indeed known for playing it safe. Smith passed the ball 22 times when under pressure last season. That’s fifth behind Russell Wilson (33), Phillip Rivers (29), Andy Dalton (25), and Jacoby Brissett (24). Not exactly sure how that equals “playing it safe,” but there you have it. Also, Smith is just plain better than Cousins. At least according to Madden. The video game. Not the actual Super Bowl-winning former head coach.
2018 Washington Redskins best online sportsbooks odds
- Super Bowl LIII Odds to Win: +10000
- To win the NFC Championship: +5000
- To win the NFC East Division: +600
- Win totals: 7
Odds taken from BetAnySports Sportsbook, among the top 5 best NFL gambling sites.
On the defensive side, the Redskins have been stocking up on defensive backs like ants storing food for the winter. They´re up to seven at the moment, including draft picks and UFAs. They did lose Kendall Fuller in the Alex Smith trade. As well as Bashaud Breeland to free agency. “I think I can definitely add another ball-hawking defender,” sixth round pick Adonis Alexander said. “They already have a lot of great DBs there but, just adding depth. I feel like I can add a lot to the special teams, also. … A hard-nosed defender, passionate player, great teammate, physical presence.” Just the kind of presence they lack on the odds-boards at the best NFL gambling sites.
2018 Washington Redskins regular season schedule
- Week 1 September 9 4:25 p.m. at Arizona Cardinals University of Phoenix Stadium
- Week 2 September 16 1:00 p.m. Indianapolis Colts FedEx Field
- Week 3 September 23 1:00 p.m. Green Bay Packers FedEx Field
- Week 4 Bye
- Week 5 October 8 8:15 p.m. New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome
- Week 6 October 14 1:00 p.m. Carolina Panthers FedEx Field
- Week 7 October 21 4:25 p.m. Dallas Cowboys FedEx Field
- Week 8 October 28 1:00 p.m. at New York Giants MetLife Stadium
- Week 9 November 4 1:00 p.m. Atlanta Falcons FedEx Field
- Week 10 November 11 1:00 p.m. at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium
- Week 11 November 18 1:00 p.m. Houston Texans FedEx Field
- Week 12 November 22 4:30 p.m. Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium
- Week 13 December 3 8:15 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field ESPN
- Week 14 December 9 1:00 p.m. New York Giants FedEx Field
- Week 15 December 16 1:00 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars TIAA Bank Field
- Week 16 December 22 or 23[4] TBD[4] at Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium TBD[4]
- Week 17 December 30 1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles FedEx Field Fox
Washington Redskins road schedule
At Arizona Cardinals. The Skins have lost their last two straight in Arizona. Their last win on the road against the Cards was 2005.
At New Orleans Saints. Washington lost 31-34 in OT against the Saints in NOLA in 2017.
At New York Giants. The Redskins split their 2017 series with the Giants, including a 10-18 loss in New York.
At Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Skins have lost two of their last three visits to Tampa.
At Dallas Cowboys. Washington have lost their last four straight to the Cowboys, including two games in Dallas.
At Philadelphia Eagles. The Redskins were swept by the Eagles in 2017, including a 24-34 loss in Philly.
At Jacksonville Jaguars. The Skins lead the all-time series against the Jags 5-1-0. The one loss came in J-Ville in 2002.
At Tennessee Titans. The last time the Redskins lost in Tennessee, it was against the Oilers in 1997.
