The Washington Commanders (0-0) host the Arizona Cardinals (0-0) at FedExField on Sunday, September 10 at 1:00 PM ET to start the 2023 NFL season. Last year the Commanders missed the playoffs after an 8-8-1 season, while the Cardinals went 4-13 and missed the playoffs.
The Commanders are touchdown favorites in their matchup with the Cardinals. The total is 38 points.
The insights in the following article are based off odds valid as of September 10, 2023 at 11:18 AM ET. Check out the article below for the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Commanders Vs Cardinals Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | -7 | 38 |
Washington vs. Cardinals Predictions
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Commanders (-7) | Over (38) |
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Team Stat Rankings (2022)
| Commanders | Cardinals | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.9 (24) | 20 (21) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.2 (7) | 26.4 (31) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 4.9 (27) | 4.8 (29) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.2 (11) | 5.5 (20) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 23 (17) | 25 (27) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (26) | 20 (20) |
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Washington Betting Insights
- Against the spread, the Commanders were 9-8-0 last season.
- Washington had five of its 17 games go over the point total last year.
- Seven times last year, the Commanders and their opponent combined for more than 38 points.
- The point total average for Washington games last season was 41.8, 3.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Cardinals had eight wins in 17 games against the spread last season.
- As a 7-point underdog or greater, Arizona had one win ATS (1-2) last season.
- Last year, eight of the Cardinals’ 17 games went over the point total.
- Last year, 13 Arizona games featured over 38 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Cardinals games last year (38) is 7.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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Washington Players to Watch
- Sam Howell put up a passing stat line last year of 169 yards with a 57.9% completion rate (11-for-19), one touchdown, one interception, and an average of 169 yards per game. His rushing stat line was five carries for 35 yards and one TD.
- Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 797 yards last year on 205 carries (66.4 yards per game) and scored two times.
- Antonio Gibson churned out 546 yards on 149 carries (36.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns last season. He was also successful in the air, catching 46 passes for 353 yards (23.5 per game) and two TDs.
- Terry McLaurin amassed 77 receptions for 1,191 yards and five touchdowns last year. He was targeted 120 times, and averaged 70.1 yards per game.
- Curtis Samuel tacked on 656 yards on 64 grabs with four touchdowns. He was targeted 92 times, and averaged 38.6 receiving yards per game.
- Jahan Dotson hauled in 35 passes for 523 yards and seven touchdowns, putting up 43.6 yards per game last season.
- Da’Ron Payne’s hard work last season put up a stat line of 11.5 sacks, 18 TFL and 64 tackles.
- Cody Barton went to work last year, collecting 133 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions.
- Darrick Forrest intercepted four passes last year while also totaling 84 tackles, one TFL, and nine passes defended.
Cardinals Players to Watch
- Joshua Dobbs threw for an average of 205.5 passing yards per outing and completed two touchdowns last season. In addition, he tacked on 22 yards on the ground per game.
- James Conner racked up seven rushing touchdowns on 60.2 yards per game last season. Conner was also efficient in the passing game, tallying 46 catches and one touchdown over the course of the year.
- Last season Keaontay Ingram rushed for 60 yards. He also scored one total touchdown.
- Marquise Brown averaged 59.1 yards on 5.6 receptions per game and compiled three receiving touchdowns in 2022.
- Greg Dortch caught 52 passes last season on his way to 467 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Rondale Moore averaged 51.8 receiving yards per game on seven targets per game a season ago.
- Cameron Thomas proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording three sacks, three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Budda Baker had an impressive defensive performance last season with 111 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.
- A year ago Marco Wilson collected 58 tackles, two TFL, and 10 passes defended as well as three interceptions.
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