Commanders vs Giants Game Analysis: Tie-Breaker
Thursday Night Football features NFC East long-time rivals, Washington Commanders and New York Giants. The November 12 game starts at 8:15 pm EST at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NY.
The Giants lead the division with a 5-2-1 record, while the Commanders struggle at 2-5-1. The Giants are on a 2-game winning streak, while the Commanders lost a close game against the Rams in Week 9.
The teams tied in Week 5, so we’ll find out who gets to settle the score. Here at PayPerHead, you’ll find our Bills vs Vikings prediction and everything you need to know ahead of this game.
Washington Commanders Recent Scores: Inconsistent
After their Week 7 bye, the Commanders defeated their division rival, Philadelphia, after a shaky first half for quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Eagles started off strong, jumping to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but scored no points in the remaining quarters. Washington responded with 27 unanswered points to win.
In Week 9, the Commanders took a 10-6 lead into halftime but couldn’t hold on to it. They tied the game early in the fourth quarter, but it was short-lived as Puka Nacua caught a contested touchdown pass to break the tie. Washington’s offense stalled at that point and never recovered.
- Week 1: at Eagles 22-24 (loss)
- Week 2: at Cowboys 20-37 (loss)
- Week 3: vs Seahawks 33-31 (win)
- Week 4: vs Colts 13-30 (loss)
- Week 5: vs Giants 27-27 (tie)
- Week 6: at 49ers 17-23 (loss)
- Week 7: Bye
- Week 8: vs Eagles 27-10 (win)
- Week 9: vs Rams 13-20 (loss)
New York Giants Recent Scores: New QB in Town
Week 7 against the Texans went into overtime on J.J. McCarthy’s first NFL regular-season start. The Giants’ quarterback completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards and no interceptions. C.J. Stroud completed 17 of 28 passes for 157 yards for the Texans. Running back Devin Singletary got the win with a 30-yard game-winning touchdown run in overtime.
After their Week 8 bye, the Giants met division rival Eagles in Philadelphia, a place they haven’t won in 13 years. The Eagles led 8-6 in the third quarter when J.J. McCarthy sustained a hip injury and was replaced by Jameis Winston just long enough to throw a go-ahead touchdown pass. McCarthy returned soon after to finish the game.
- Week 1: vs Cowboys 28-20 (win)
- Week 2: at Rams 6-28 (loss)
- Week 3: vs Titans 12-7 (win)
- Week 4: vs Cardinals 36-24 (win)
- Week 5: at Commanders 27-27 (tie)
- Week 6: vs Saints 27-34 (loss)
- Week 7: at Texans 27-21 (win O/T)
- Week 8: Bye
- Week 9: at Eagles 19-11 (win)
Commanders vs Giants History: Well-Known Combatants
These two teams have one of the oldest rivalries in football. Their first game dates back to 1932, almost 100 years ago, when the Commanders were known as the Boston Braves. They’ve played a total of 189 games.
- Regular season: Giants 108-75-6 Commanders
- Postseason: Giants 1-1 Commanders
Commanders vs Giants Prediction: McCarthy’s Hip
With the Giants topping the NFC East, they are 1.5-point favorites to win, but the teams tied in their last meeting, so a close, tight game is expected. The Commanders are 0-3 on the road this season and are underperforming on both sides of the ball. The Giants have a stronger defense and are playing at home.
Jaydon Daniels is a dual-threat quarterback, but doesn’t have the backing needed to score consistently. J.J. McCarthy says he is healthy and ready to play. If not, they always have Winston ready to jump in.
Our Commanders vs. Giants prediction is a clear 24-14 Giants win, as they seem to have the better momentum and are healthier. Remember to follow us on social media to stay tuned this NFL season.
