Giants Face Commanders Rematch Amid Trade Deadline Questions

The Giants and Commanders meet again on November 12, five weeks after a 27-27 tie. Washington let a 14-point fourth-quarter lead slip in that game, with clock management contributing to the missed win. The teams arrive from contrasting results: New York beat Philadelphia 19-11, while Washington lost at home to the Los Angeles Rams, 20-13.

New York has averaged 22.8 points per game and allowed 172 points this season, the league’s seventh-lowest total. The Giants have won only one game by at least 10 points. Washington averages 21.5 points per game and has a minus-3.75 points-per-game differential; New York’s differential is plus-1.25.

The Giants can end a five-game stretch without a win over Washington and improve to 3-0-1 in division games. They are 1-6 in Thursday night games since 2020 and are seeking a second consecutive win in that slot. The earlier tie was their most recent meeting; New York’s last win over Washington came on November 19, 2023.

Trade speculation has centered on Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. New York reportedly withdrew its offer after the Colts sought more, including a second-round pick. The Giants lack a 2027 fourth- or fifth-round pick to offer, and coach John Harbaugh has said the team is not one player away. The team has not been strongly linked to a defensive tackle.

A Monday walkthrough produced a projected participation report with no listed player expected to miss practice. It included Cam Skattebo, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor, all carrying injuries. Harbaugh expressed optimism that Skattebo and McCarthy would be available Thursday night.