Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday, Dec. 14 at MetLife Stadium, with most sportsbooks listing New York around -2.5 after the midweek line move.
- Washington will start Marcus Mariota with Daniels sidelined by a left elbow issue, and tight end Zach Ertz is on injured reserve with a torn ACL.
- The Commanders enter on an eight-game slide after a 31-0 loss to Minnesota, while the Giants return from a bye on a seven-game skid following recent staff firings.
- Both defenses rank near the bottom of the league, but Washington’s ground game sits fourth in rushing yards per game against a Giants unit that struggles versus the run.
- Rookie Jaxson Dart remains New York’s starter and has produced 11 passing touchdowns and seven rushing scores in his first eight starts, with many national picks leaning Giants.