Long time NFC East rivals, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders, meet in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Both teams lost in Week 1: New York fell 28-6 at home to Minnesota, while Washington lost 37-20 to Tampa Bay. The Giants are 3-0-1 in their last four games versus the Commanders, including 14-7 and 31-19 victories in 2023.
Kickoff from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., is set for 1 p.m. ET. Washington is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Commanders vs. Giants odds, per SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 43.5. Before making any Giants vs. Commanders picks, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on New York vs. Washington and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 2 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for spread, money line and over/under:
Key Injuries to Watch
The Giants will be without cornerback Nick McCloud (knee) and rookie inside linebacker Darius Muasau (knee), who both started in Week 1. Wide receiver/return specialist Gunner Olszewski was also ruled out after aggravating a groin injury in pregame warmups last week. The Giants placed Olszewski on injured reserve while activating linebackers Tomon Fox and Ty Summers from the practice squad.
The Commanders listed three players as questionable heading into Sunday: defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (foot), cornerback Quan Martin (hamstring), and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee). These injuries could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
Key Matchups to Watch
Giants' Offensive Struggles
Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers looks to be a future NFL star, having caught five passes for 66 yards in his NFL debut. With better quarterback play, he is likely to be a major problem for defenses going forward. The sixth overall pick in April's NFL Draft may have the talent, but he wasn't helped by his quarterback play in Week 1 vs. Minnesota.
Quarterback Daniel Jones struggled once again, completing 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Since the beginning of 2023, Jones has played in seven games, throwing for seven interceptions with only two touchdown passes. Against a Washington secondary that surrendered 289 yards passing and four touchdowns to Baker Mayfield last week, Jones might have an opportunity to turn around his fortunes, ideally involving Nabers early and often.
Washington's Offensive Potential
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels showed glimpses of why he was drafted as the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft by the Commanders. Against Tampa Bay in Week 1, he completed 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards, while rushing 16 times for 88 yards and two scores. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner from LSU is dynamic with his arm and his legs and should pose significant issues for defenses in the years to come.
Veteran running back Austin Ekeler made his Commanders debut alongside incumbent running back Brian Robinson Jr., with both not being overly successful on the ground. They combined for 50 yards rushing on 14 attempts, but managed seven receptions from Daniels for 101 yards in the team's defeat last Sunday. For Washington to win on Sunday, it will need a more successful thunder and lightning running back performance from Robinson and Ekeler, in addition to Daniels' performance.
The Model's Prediction
The model has simulated Giants vs. Commanders 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the model's Giants vs. Commanders pick at SportsLine.
Giants vs. Commanders: How to Watch, Listen, and Live Stream
QUICK FACTS
- Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
WHERE TO WATCH THE COMMANDERS ON TV
HOW TO LISTEN TO THE COMMANDERS ON THE RADIO
- Flagship Station: 106.7 The Fan
- Other Stations: 980 AM, SiriusXM 81, and the Washington Commanders mobile app
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Twitter: @Commanders
- Facebook: Washington Commanders
- Instagram: @Commanders
Final Thoughts
With both teams looking to bounce back from Week 1 losses, this NFC East showdown promises to be an exciting one. The key to the game could lie in how well each team's offensive line can protect their quarterbacks and how effectively their running backs can perform. The Commanders are slight favorites, but the Giants have a history of success against their rivals. It's a game that could go down to the wire, so get ready for a thrilling Week 2 matchup!
