Washington Football Team Vs New Orleans Saints: Week 5 NFL Betting Preview And Insights – October 10, 2021

Written By Staff on October 5, 2021Last Updated on November 7, 2021

On Sunday, October 10, 2021, the Washington Football Team (2-2) is set to face the New Orleans Saints (2-2) as 2-point underdogs. The point total for the game is 45.

Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Saints -2 -105 -115 45 -110 -110

As of October 4, 2021, 12:00 AM ET, the betting insights provided in this article are based on betting data from DraftKings. To access the latest betting odds and place a bet at DraftKings Sportsbook, CLICK HERE.

Washington Leaders

  • Taylor Heinicke has accumulated a total of 960 passing yards this season, averaging 240.0 yards per game. He has completed 82 out of 118 passes, resulting in a 69.5% completion rate. Additionally, Heinicke has thrown eight touchdowns and three interceptions. On the rushing front, he leads the team with 87 yards on 20 carries, scoring one touchdown.
  • Antonio Gibson leads the team in rushing with an impressive total of 253 yards, averaging 63.3 yards per game, and has scored one touchdown. Additionally, he has contributed to the passing game with eight receptions, accumulating 107 yards and one touchdown.
  • Terry McLaurin has been a standout player this season, with 25 receptions, 354 yards (averaging 88.5 per game), and three touchdowns, making him the team’s leading receiver.
  • With 78.9 fantasy points (19.7 per game), Heinicke ranks 14th overall among all players and 13th among all quarterbacks.
  • McLaurin has accumulated a total of 53.4 fantasy points this season, with an average of 13.4 per game. This performance ranks him 39th overall and places him seventh among all receivers.

Washington Injuries

Washington: No Injuries Listed

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Head To Head

Saints vs Football Team: Last Meeting
Date Home Team Total Yards Result
10/8/2018 Saints 447-283 NO 43-19 NO

Washington Insights

  • This year, the Football Team is scoring an average of 8.0 additional points per game (25.3) compared to the points allowed by the Saints (17.3).
  • This season, Washington has a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in total, and a record of 1 win and 2 losses against the spread when they score above 17.3 points.
  • New Orleans has a perfect 2-0 record overall and against the spread this season when they hold opposing offenses to less than 25.3 points.
  • The Saints’ defense allows only 66.0 rushing yards per game, which is 37.3 yards less than what the Football Team gains on average per game (103.3).

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Washington Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Spread
9/12/2021 Chargers L 20-16 Home -2
9/16/2021 Giants W 30-29 Home -4
9/26/2021 Bills L 43-21 Away +7
10/3/2021 Falcons W 34-30 Away -2
10/10/2021 Saints Home +2
10/17/2021 Chiefs Home
10/24/2021 Packers Away
10/31/2021 Broncos Away
11/14/2021 Buccaneers Home
11/21/2021 Panthers Away
11/29/2021 Seahawks Home
12/5/2021 Raiders Away
12/12/2021 Cowboys Home
12/19/2021 Eagles Away
12/26/2021 Cowboys Away
1/2/2022 Eagles Home
1/9/2022 Giants Away

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