- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Point Spread: Commanders +2.5
- Total Points (Over/Under): 41
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The Washington Commanders (2-5) travel to MetLife Stadium this Thursday, aiming to clinch a victory against the New York Giants (5-2). The oddsmakers have set the Commanders as 2.5-point underdogs, with an over-under total of 41 points.
Currently sitting at 2-5, the Washington Commanders faced a defeat in their last game against the Los Angeles Rams, ending 20-13. Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 24 of 35 passes for 274 yards with 1 touchdown, achieving a quarterback rating of 101.4 without any interceptions. Chig Okonkwo averaged 9.5 yards per catch, racking up 57 yards on 6 receptions. On the ground, Austin Ekeler led with 8 carries for 16 yards (averaging 2.0 yards per carry). Overall, the Commanders executed 54 plays resulting in 313 total yards. They attempted 19 rushing plays, gaining 60 yards at an average of 3.2 yards per attempt, while their defense allowed 124 rushing yards on 29 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per rush. The Commanders permitted 26 completions out of 43 attempts for a total of 219 passing yards, with a 60.5% completion rate.
In terms of scoring, the Commanders average 21.5 points per game. Their rushing offense boasts an average of 118.3 yards per game, ranking them 11th in the NFL. With 2,603 total offensive yards to date, they’ve registered 86 first downs but have been hampered by 61 penalties totaling 468 yards. They’ve turned the ball over to their opponents 5 times (1 interception and 4 fumbles lost). In their attempts at the end zone, Washington has accumulated 12 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Commanders have yielded 1,920 passing yards this season, placing them 18th overall in the league. They allow an average of 240.0 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage of 65.5%. In total, they’ve conceded 818 rushing yards across 8 games, with 16 touchdowns scored against them through the air and 7 on the ground. Overall, Washington’s defense is giving up an average of 342.3 yards per game, ranked 20th in the league, while allowing an average of 25.3 points per game, putting them at 24th defensively.
The Giants enter this contest with a record of 5-2 for the season. Their last outing ended in a victory, as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 19-11. J.J. McCarthy completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards, achieving a QB rating of 82.6 without throwing any interceptions, averaging 6.7 yards per pass attempt. Devin Singletary carried the ball 21 times for 31 yards, averaging 1.5 yards per carry. Isaiah Likely led the receiving corps with 5 catches for 53 yards, averaging 10.6 yards per reception. The Giants’ rushing attack was limited to 2.6 yards per carry, accumulating 80 yards on 31 attempts. They ultimately registered 243 total yards on 58 plays, averaging 4.2 yards per play. New York’s pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.9%, surrendering 128 yards on 18 of 34 attempts. The Giants held their opponents to 92 yards on 25 rush attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per rush.
Looking at the Giants’ scoring capabilities, they are currently ranked 16th in the NFL, averaging 22.8 points per game. This season, New York has tallied 1,768 passing yards, averaging 221.0 yards per game, positioning them 16th in the league. In terms of rushing, they average 112.1 yards per game, with a total of 897 rushing yards. The Giants maintain an overall average of 333.1 total yards per game, ranking them 14th. However, they have committed 510 total yards in penalties, placing them 22nd in the league for helping the opposition. They have recorded 6 interceptions and allowed 6 fumbles, generating 90 first downs.
The Giants’ defense allows an average of 21.5 points per game, ranking 12th in the NFL. They have surrendered 14 passing touchdowns and limit opponents to 177.8 passing yards per game, positioning them 3rd overall. On the ground, New York has allowed 989 rushing yards throughout the season, averaging 123.6 rushing yards yielded per game, while conceding 7 rushing touchdowns. The Giants’ defense has participated in 480 plays from scrimmage, which ranks 4th in the league. They have successfully gained 10 takeaways (4 forced fumbles and 6 interceptions) this season, allowing a total of 172 points.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s Commanders vs. Giants game?
Predilection: Opt for the Commanders +2.5
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