Houston at Washington

Houston has surged into first place behind a talented defense, allowing 16, 13, 7, 23 and 17 points the last five games. The defense is in the top 10 in the NFL in yards allowed, rush defense, and points surrendered. Houston comes off a bye week and the Texans are 10-4 UNDER the total following a bye. The Texans' front seven is finally healthy and does a great job attacking opposing offenses With J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus. Watt and Clowney have a combined total of 14.5 sacks this season, tied for second-most by a team duo. The Texans are also 7-1 UNDER on natural grass, plus on a 5-1 run UNDER the total on the road. They play indoors at home but have to head outdoors to cold Washington. The Redskins are also in first place with a defense that is fifth against the run, fourth in points allowed (19.4 per game). Washington is 9-2 UNDER the total on natural grass, plus six of their last eight home games have gone UNDER. The Redskins have allowed 17, 17, 13 and three points in four of their last five contests and this shapes up as another defensive duel. Play the UNDER in this one.