The Washington Commanders’ hopes of saving the season will grow or die Thursday night against the New York Giants. They lost Sunday at home to the Los Angeles Rams in a game they could have won, and are now 2-5-1 for the season. That’s a terrible record, but not so terrible in a weak NFC East. Adam Peters didn’t trade at the trade deadline, and Dan Quinn is ready to try to save his head coaching career with an improbable run.
The Washington Commanders will get Treylon Burks back this week after he missed the Rams game with a foot injury. He joins veterans Stefon Diggs and Van Jefferson as well as rookie Antonio Williams. Luke McCaffrey will also be active, but his one catch last week doesn’t shake things up. Rookie Jaden Bradley also had a catch against the Rams, but might not be elevated from the practice squad again with Burks back in the lineup.
The Commanders running backs continue to struggle, but the lineup should be the same as last week. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler continue to be the leaders, with UDFA rookie Robert Henry active for his first NFL game against the Rams. White led the team in rushing last week (28 yards), with Ekeler and Jayden Daniels each adding 16 more. The Giants defense is allowing 123.6 yards per game so far this season, while Washington is allowing an average of 118.3 yards per game on the ground. Can they resume this week with Nick Allegretti back at center?
This game’s 41.5 O/U is low and doesn’t show much confidence in either offense. JJ McCarthy vs. Jayden Daniels in prime time doesn’t seem like a high-scoring affair, but our predictions this week diverge here. Scott Bair and I both have Washington coming out of the bowels of New Jersey with a win, but I’m taking the under here, and it might still be too high if we’re being honest. Bair sees an offensive explosion from Washington (or some pick-sixes?).
Prediction: Jayden Daniels —-> Van Jefferson all day.
Jayden Daniels TD passes thrown
Prediction: JD5 is broadcasting two this week.
Jayden Daniels passing yards
Prediction: Jayden takes over.
Prediction: Below. On. On. Below. Below. Where are my Van Jefferson stats? On.
Bet: Below. On. Below. White barely gets the upper hand as Washington’s running game continues to struggle.
Scott Jennings: Washington 23 – New York 17
Scott Bair: Washington 31 – New York 24
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