On Sunday, September 15, the New York Giants will face the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Both teams are coming off losses in their season openers, with the Giants falling 28-6 to the Minnesota Vikings and the Commanders losing 37-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite their similar 0-1 records, the latest betting odds favor the Washington Commanders to win this matchup.
Game Details:
- Date: September 15, Sunday
- Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- TV: FOX
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: New York Giants (+105) vs. Washington Commanders (-125)
- Spread: Giants +1.5 (-110) vs. Commanders -1.5 (-110)
- Total (O/U): Giants (Under 43) vs. Commanders (Over 43)
New York Giants:
The Giants had a tough outing against the Vikings, with quarterback Daniel Jones struggling. He completed 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards and threw two interceptions. The rushing attack was led by Devin Singletary, who gained 37 yards on ten carries. Malik Nabers was the top receiver with five catches for 66 yards. The Giants need to improve on both sides of the ball to bounce back from their opening defeat.
Top Players:
- Daniel Jones: 186 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT
- Devin Singletary: 37 yards, 0 TD
- Malik Nabers: 66 yards
Washington Commanders:
The Commanders faced a high-scoring game against the Buccaneers, with Jayden Daniels throwing for 184 yards and leading the team in rushing with 88 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the loss, Daniels showed promise. Austin Ekeler contributed with four receptions for 52 yards. The Commanders need to tighten up their defense and improve their performance at home, where they’ve struggled recently.
Top Players:
- Jayden Daniels: 184 yards, 0 TD
- Austin Ekeler: 52 yards (receptions)
- Bobby Wagner: 5 solo tackles
Injury Report:
- Giants:
- Matthew Adams (LB) – IR, Groin
- Darius Slayton (WR), Gunner Olszewski (WR) – Questionable
- Nick McCloud (CB) – Questionable
- Various others on IR
- Commanders:
- Marcus Mariota (QB) – IR, Chest
- Jer’Zhan Newton (DT) – Questionable
- Jordan Magee (LB), Norell Pollard (DT) – IR
Betting Trends:
- Giants: 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Washington; 1-7 SU in their last 8 road games.
- Commanders: 0-9 SU in their last 9 games; 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against the Giants.
Summary and Prediction:
Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season. However, the Giants’ recent struggles and the Commanders’ home advantage suggest a potential win for Washington. Expect a close game with the Commanders emerging victorious with a predicted score of 25-18.
