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Game Notes: Washington Commanders at New England Patriots (Nov 5, 2023)

This Sunday, the 3-5 Washington Commanders travel to the 2-6 New England Patriots at 1:00PM ET. They most recently fought with the Patriots topping the Washington Redskins 33-7 on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Overall, in their last 10 match-ups the Commanders have the edge 6-4.

And the Patriots have put together a 3-7 win-loss over their last 10 games.

The Commanders have lost their last 2 games.

The Patriots have lost 4 of their last 5 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.

According to the latest lines, the Patriots are 2.5 point favorites. The over/under is currently set at 40.5. And Patriots are 2-8-0 in their last 10 against the spread.

The Commanders are anchored by Sam Howell who has thrown for 2,146 yards, 13 td passes with 8 interceptions this season. Terry McLaurin has 42 receptions for 495 yards and 2 TDs.

The Patriots are led by Mac Jones who has thrown for 1,641 yards, 9 td passes with 8 interceptions this year.

The Commanders are in 3rd in the NFC East. The Patriots are at the bottom of the AFC East.

The Patriots are ranked among the worst offensively currently in the league. Both are listed among the bottom defensively currently in the NFL.

The Commanders enter off a defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles 38-31; the Patriots enter the contest following a an L to the Miami Dolphins 31-17.

Next week the Commanders visit the the Seattle Seahawks, and the Patriots visit the Indianapolis Colts.

Game Details

• Matchup: Washington Commanders (WAS) at New England Patriots (NE)
• Date: November 5, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Gillette Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Gillette Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 57F; 59% humidity; wind: NW 9 mph

TEAM STATS COMPARISON

2023 LAST 10
WAS NE WAS NE
Record 3-5 2-6 4-6 3-7
Home Record 1-3 1-3 2-4 2-3
Away Record 2-2 1-3 2-2 1-4
Points Scored/Game 21.4 14.8 20.7 16.4
Points Allowed/Game 28.5 26.0 25.8 26.4
Point Differential -57 -90 -51 -100
Yards/Game 319.6 284.8 312.6 286.8
Yards Allowed/Game 374.1 321.1 347.6 322.9
Passing Yards/Game 201.5 175.4 189.4 163.7
Passing Yards Allowed/Game 217.9 191.6 201.6 177.0
Rushing Yards/Game 72.5 77.8 86.7 72.9
Rushing Yards Allowed/Game 104.4 82.4 104.5 74.9
First Downs/Game 17.3 15.4 17.1 14.3
First Downs Allowed/Game 16.8 16.9 16.0 15.3
3rd Down Conv % 30.0 34.4 30.9 34.0
Opp 3rd Down Conv % 42.0 35.1 38.8 37.7
Turnover Margin +0 -6 -2 -4
Total Games 8 8 10 10

Washington Commanders 2023 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Sam Howell 206-308 2,146 13 8 41
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Brian Robinson Jr. 95 384 4 29
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
Terry McLaurin 42 495 2 32

New England Patriots 2023 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Mac Jones 173-260 1,641 9 8 16
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Rhamondre Stevenson 97 307 2 15
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
Kendrick Bourne 37 406 4 36

Last 10 Meetings

DATE TIME RESULT
Sun 06-Oct-19 1:00PM New England Patriots d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS 33-7
Sun 08-Nov-15 1:02PM NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Washington Redskins 27-10
Sun 11-Dec-11 1:03PM New England Patriots d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS 34-27
Sun 28-Oct-07 4:17PM NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Washington Redskins 52-7
Sun 28-Sep-03 1:03PM WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. New England Patriots 20-17
Sun 13-Oct-96 1:00PM Washington Redskins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 27-22
Sat 15-Dec-90 4:00PM Washington Redskins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 25-10
Sun 23-Sep-84 1:00PM Washington Redskins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 26-10
Sun 25-Oct-81 1:00PM WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. New England Patriots 24-22
Sun 03-Sep-78 1:00PM Washington Redskins d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 16-14

Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)

WAS NE
Last 10 Record 6-4 4-6
Home Record 2-2 2-4
Away Record 4-2 2-2

QB Career Comparison

CMP-ATT PCT YDs TDs INTs SKs PS REC (GMs)
Sam Howell 217-327 66.4% 2,315 14 9 44 0-0 (0)
Mac Jones 813-1223 66.5% 8,439 45 32 78 0-1 (1)

Starting QB Win-Loss Trends

• Sam Howell W-L last 20 games as a starter: 4-5
• Sam Howell last 20 games vs. New England Patriots: 0-0

• Mac Jones W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Mac Jones last 20 games vs. Washington Commanders: 0-0

Player Trends

Game Injuries

Washington Commanders: Percy Butler (S) Calf – Questionable; Ricky Stromberg (OG) Knee – Out; Ricky Stromberg (OG) Knee – Out; Curtis Samuel (WR) Toe – Out

New England Patriots: DeVante Parker (WR) Concussion – Out; Trent Brown (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Deatrich Wise (DE) Shoulder – Questionable; Davon Godchaux (DT) Illness – Questionable; Ja’Whaun Bentley (LB) Hamstring – Questionable; Josh Uche (LB) Foot – Questionable; Jonathan Jones (CB) Knee – Questionable; Vederian Lowe (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Vederian Lowe (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Christian Barmore (DT) Knee – Questionable; Pharaoh Brown (TE) Back – Questionable; Tyquan Thornton (WR) Foot – Questionable

Betting Odds

• Favorite: New England Patriots
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 40.5

Betting Trends

Washington Commanders New England Patriots
Last 5 ATS 2-2-1 1-4-0
Last 10 ATS 5-4-1 2-8-0
Last 10 ATS at Home 3-7-0
Last 10 ATS on Road 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS as a Favorite 6-3-1
Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS as an Underdog 5-4-1
Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog 6-4-0
Last 10 Over-Under 4-6-0 5-5-0

Latest Super Bowl Odds

• Washington Commanders: +25000
• New England Patriots: +30000

Commanders vs. Patriots Game Prediction

• Oddsmakers: New England Patriots d. Washington Commanders 23-19
• GFA Model: Washington Commanders d. New England Patriots 26-23