This is an 8* TOTAL BLOCKBUSTER on the UNDER between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins.

Washington hired Jay Gruden as head coach after four seasons under Mike Shanahan; Gruden of course comes over after being the offensive coordinator for the last three years for the Bengals. While he was likely to only see a few snaps anyways, note that Redskins new acquistion DeSean Jackson hurt his knee earlier in the week and will likely be held out here. Also note that 2013 top receiver Pierre Garcon will also be sidelined with hamstring issues for Washington. The Patriots sport some pretty big names and all eyes will be on their new man, Darrelle Revis, arguably the best defender in the league; Revis has been dominant in practice and drills, repeatedly picking off Tom Brady in workouts. Also note that Vince Wilfork is back following a ruptured Achilles last season. The scuttle-butt out of New England is that the defense is on par with the offense for the first time in a half decade with the potential to be a Top 5 D. Note that Brady will be without the services of TE Rob Grokowski and backup TE Michael Hoomanawanui. The Redskins will also be looking to make a statement in the preseason on the defensive side of the ball after being one of the worst in that department in 2013, and as such would draft Stanford all-American linebacker Trent Murhpy with their first selection. Starters will see only a couple of snaps, with back-ups and wannabe's fighting furiously for the coaches the rest of the way. With each side putting an added emphasis on improving defensively in the preseason, all signs point to this first one sneaking below the posted number; play on the UNDER.

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