Oregon State vs Washington Prediction Game Preview

Oregon State vs Washington game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 10 game on Friday, November 4

Oregon State vs Washington prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 10, Friday, November 4


Oregon State vs Washington How To Watch

Date: Friday, November 4
Game Time: 10:3 ET
Venue: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
How To Watch: ESPN2
Record: Oregon State (6-2), Washington (6-2)
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Oregon State vs Washington Game Preview

Why Oregon State Will Win

Very, very quietly the Beavers have worked their way back up the Pac-12 standings, became bowl eligible, and they even made the first round of the College Football Playoff top 25 – even if they were disrespected a bit being put at 23.

They’re on a three-game winning streak with the defense dominating against the run – they haven’t allowed 100 yards in any of the last three games – and with a decent enough pass defense to get by.

It’s the other side that might get this done.

The ground attack has been fantastic over the last three games, the downfield passing game should bother the Dawgs for a few big moments.

Oregon State is 6-0 when running for 175 yards or more, but …

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Why Washington Will Win

No one’s pounding away on the Huskies.

There are issues are against the decent passing teams – allowing 240 yards or more in each of the last six games –  and Oregon State can throw when it has to. Again, though, this Beaver offense has to run and keep running to control the game, and it’s going against a Washington defense that allowed over 150 yards twice.

Granted, those two times came in the two losses to UCLA and Arizona State, but those were on the road. The team is far, far better at home, especially through the air.

The No. 1 passing attack in the country might not bomb away – Oregon State has been decent at keeping most offenses from going off – but the big plays should be there.

Michael Penix Jr. throws for 300 yards, the defensive front holds up and gets behind the line on a regular basis, and all will be fine.

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What’s Going To Happen

Oregon State really is better than it’s being given credit for. It’s solid enough to keep this from getting out of hand, and it’ll be able to match Washington’s offense for a while with a good day from the passing attack.

However, the Huskies will get into the backfield and be disruptive enough to come through in the fourth quarter. Penix Jr. will struggle at times, but a burst of points in the second half will finally make the home crowd breathe a little easier.

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Oregon State vs Washington Prediction, Line

Washington 30, Oregon State 24
Line: Washington -4.5, o/u: 54.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Oregon State vs Washington Must See Rating (out of 5): 3.5
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Team sale or stadium cash-grab? What Dan Snyder’s Bank of America deal means

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has entered into a partnership with Bank of America. It might be his last-gasp effort to hang on.

Since he took ownership of the NFL team in the nation’s capital in 1999, Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has overseen one of the NFL’s most toxic workplace environments, and in recent days. other NFL owners have spoken out against Snyder as never before.

Now, per Mike Ozanian of Forbes, Snyder may be looking to see what he could get for the franchise in a sale.

From the article (subscription):

According to a person familiar with the process, Snyder already has at least four calls from groups interested in buying the team. Snyder and his bankers are exploring all options and a transaction could be for the entire NFL team or a minority stake.

Neither the Commanders nor Bank of America, which has handled such notable team sales as the purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers by Steve Ballmer in 2014, would comment.

This could be an outright sale; it could also be a cash grab for the new stadium that Snyder has wanted for a log time.

On Wednesday morning, the Commanders released this statement:

So, what does this all mean?

Is Daniel Snyder finally about to sell the Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder might be selling the team. Or, he may be looking for a cash grab for a new stadium.

Since he took ownership of the NFL team in the nation’s capital in 1999, Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has overseen one of the NFL’s most toxic workplace environments, and in recent days. other NFL owners have spoken out against Snyder as never before.

Now, per Mike Ozanian of Forbes, Snyder may be looking to see what he could get for the franchise in a sale.

From the article (subscription):

According to a person familiar with the process, Snyder already has at least four calls from groups interested in buying the team. Snyder and his bankers are exploring all options and a transaction could be for the entire NFL team or a minority stake.

Neither the Commanders nor Bank of America, which has handled such notable team sales as the purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers by Steve Ballmer in 2014, would comment.

This could be an outright sale; it could also be a cash grab for the new stadium that Snyder has wanted for a log time.

On Wednesday morning, the Commanders released this statement:

More on this story as it develops.

From Bradley Chubb to Chase Claypool: How big trade targets fit with their new teams

How will Bradley Chubb, T.J. Hockenson, William Jackson III, and Chase Claypool fit with their new teams? It’s trade deadline tape time.

Tuesday marked the busiest trade deadline day in NFL history, with 12 deals going down on the day before the clock stopped at 4:00 p.m. EST. Of those deals, four have obvious immediate impact for the teams making the trades. The Miami Dolphins adding former Denver Broncos edge-rusher Bradley Chubb to their ranks, the Minnesota Vikings picking up ex-Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson in an NFC North swap, the Pittsburgh Steelers getting former Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III for basically an acceptance of Jackson’s salary, and the Steelers also dealing receiver Clade Claypool to the receiver-light Chicago Bears.

How will these deals work for the teams making them through the rest of the 2022 NFL season? Let’s hit the tape and the advanced metrics for a deep dive.

Winners and losers at the 2022 NFL trade deadline

The Steelers and Dolphins were the trade deadline’s biggest winners, while the Bears, Lions, and Packers might want to rethink their processes.

That the NFL has become more of a trade-heavy league in recent years was confirmed on November 1, right up to the 4:00 p.m. EST trade deadline. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter pointed out, the 10 trades made on deadline day marked a record.

There were a couple of major deals, and a few sleeper trades that could rise up over time. There were also teams that did nothing by the deadline, to the frustration of their fanbases.

Who are the winners and losers of this trade deadline day? Let’s take a look.

Cornerback William Jackson III allows Steelers to play the coverages they prefer

The Steelers did the right thing in acquiring former Commanders cornerback William Jackson III in trade.

Through the first eight weeks of the 2022 season, only the New Orleans Saints had played more man coverage than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin’s defense had arrayed its secondary in Cover-0, Cover-1, and 2-Man on 116 opponent attempts this season, per Sports Info Solutions. And in those man coverage situations, they’ve allowed 66 catches for a league-high 1,046 yards, seven touchdowns, four interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 92.8.

So, when you want to play a lot of man coverage, and you’re not very good at it, the best thing to do is to get a cornerback who is very good at it. That’s what Pittsburgh did with the acquisition via trade with the Washington Commanders for William Jackson III.

Jackson, the former Bengals star who signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with Washington in 2021, has been lost in whatever it is that Jack Del Rio has been doing with that defense.

But if you want to see the difference between Jackson in man and Jackson in zone, let’s look at two deep passes from Cooper Rush to CeeDee Lamb in Washington’s 25-10 Week 4 loss to the Cowboys.

The first play happened with 7:10 left in the game, and Jackson and Lamb at the bottom of the screen, Washington was in Cover-1, and Jackson was in press. He followed Lamb all the way through the vertical route downfield, and deflected the pass.

The vertical route that Jackson allowed to Lamb happened at the start of the fourth quarter. Here, the Commanders were in Cover-3, Jackson did goodness knows what at the end of his off-coverage rep, and Lamb had one of the easiest touchdowns he’ll ever get.

As the Steelers showed on the negative side against the Eagles last Sunday, they want to play aggressive man coverage. They have not had the horses to do it. But with the acquisition of Jackson, that dream comes a few steps closer to actual reality.

Taylor Heinicke leads Commanders’ thrilling comeback over Colts

Taylor Heinicke leads the Commanders to win over Colts

Taylor Heinicke continues to be a revelation for the Washington Commanders.

Starting in place of the injured Carson Wentz, again, Heinicke found Terry McLaurin at the 1-yard line with a 33-yard pass and then snuck into the end zone to tie the game on Sunday.

The extra point gave the Commanders a 17-16 lead that held up over the Colts in Indianapolis.

The Commanders have won 3 in a row and are back to .500.

The game-winning drive covered 89 yards, took 9 plays, and ate up 2:17 of the clock.

Pac-12 Predictions, Schedule, Game Previews, Lines, TV: Week 9

Pac-12 schedule and previews for the Week 9 games: Utah at Washington State, Oregon at Cal, USC at Arizona, Arizona State at Colorado, Stanford at UCLA

Pac-12 schedule and previews for the Week 9 games: Utah at Washington State, Oregon at Cal, USC at Arizona, Arizona State at Colorado, Stanford at UCLA 


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Results So Far
Straight Up 47-13, ATS 29-31, o/u 27-33

Thursday, October 27

Utah at Washington State

10:00 FS1
Line: Utah -7.5, o/u: 55.5

Saturday, October 29

Oregon at Cal

3:30 FS1
Line: Oregon -17.5, o/u: 58.5

USC at Arizona

7:00 Pac-12 Network
Line: USC -15.5, o/u: 75.5

Arizona State at Colorado

7:30 ESPNU
Line: Arizona State -13.5, o/u: 46.5

Stanford at UCLA

10:30 ESPN
Line: UCLA -16.5, o/u: 64.5

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Which NFL teams should (and should not) trade their most valuable players?

With the NFL trade deadline just around the corner, which teams should move their valuable assets to get right for the future?

What message does it send when you start trading your most valuable players in-season? The Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule on October 10, and then traded receiver Robby Anderson and running back Christian McCaffrey in rapid succession. Interim head coach Steve Wilks’ message to his team and the fanbase was clear — the Panthers are not tanking. That played out well for Wilks in Carolina’s 21-3 flummoxing of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but that was as much or more about the Bucs falling off several cliffs as anything else.

In any event, several NFL teams are looking at their seasons, and their futures, as the November 1 trade deadline looms. Based on all available reliable rumor and innuendo, here are the most prominent players who have been named in trade talks, and whether or not their current teams should make moves — despite (or perhaps because of) the messages those moves will send.

Another day, another example of why NFL needs change in command in Washington

Things are ugly in Washington and ownership isn’t making it any better

Fifty basketball seasons ago, the Philadelphia 76ers had scheduled a Beer Mug Night Promotion. About 30 minutes before doors opened, a decision was made not to hand them to fans entering the Spectrum, but rather give them out after the game.

The choice was made because the team was on its way to a 9-73 season and management recognized the risk that could be taken handing out the glass mugs to fans enduring another loss.

That brings us to Sunday in Washington when the Commanders were scheduled to give out seat cushions to their fans. Per Commanderswire, given the current turmoil and dismay with team management, it was decided to hand them out as fans left the stadium.

(Team owner Dan) Snyder’s Commanders had a home game on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. It wasn’t just any home game; it was homecoming weekend where the franchise would add 10 more franchise greats to its “90 greatest,” celebrating 90 years as an NFL franchise. In addition, the team would be giving out seat cushions to fans.

However, after considering the Snyder situation, the franchise decided against the seat cushions and instead gave them out after the game. But Washington had to know there would be fans with signs, specifically centered around selling the team, directed at Snyder.

Commanders’ management feared seat cushions could rain down on the field. That’s how bad things are in Washington with the NFL franchise.

And the decision was wise, especially when you consider multiple fans who brought signs to the game aimed at Snyder to sell the team were directed to put the signs down.

Another poor decision made by a franchise that specializes in them.

Hours after the damage had been done, a franchise spokesperson reached out to the Washington Post to try and make amends.

On Sunday evening, a team spokesperson reached out to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post with the following statement:

“They should not have been asked to take down the signs. (Bags over heads are not allowed as it’s a safety issue.)”

Too little, way too late, and far too conniving.

Signs being confiscated or taken down have happened through the years at WWE events.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said last week he believes there’s merit to remove” Snyder as the owner of the Washington Commanders.”

Sunday was just another example of why change is needed.