Overview
- The rematch kicks off Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium and will stream on Prime Video.
- Giants quarterback J. J. McCarthy practiced this week and is expected to start while running back Cam Skattebo is listed as available.
- Washington’s final report ruled out center Lucas Patrick with a concussion and tight end Colson Yankoff with a knee injury, with Nick Allegretti lined up to take over at center.
- Betting markets have moved the Giants to roughly a 1.5–2.5 point favorite and trimmed the game total to about 41–41.5 points because of a steady rain forecast that could suppress scoring.
- On-field X-factors are Jayden Daniels’ scrambling ability, which produced 103 rushing yards and two TDs in the first meeting, and Giants rookie Arvell Reese’s recent breakout that has put him in Defensive Rookie of the Year conversations.