NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFC East-leading Commanders to Seek Revenge Against Giants in a Crucial Showdown

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The Washington Commanders will attempt to sweep the New York Giants for the first time since 2021 when they visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Giants have lost three straight games and are looking to bounce back, while the Commanders are riding a high after a 6-2 record and first place in the NFC East. The game will be a rematch of the 2021 season, which the Giants won 21-18. The Giants' defense is ranked 13th overall, but they are even better in the red zone, giving up touchdowns on 42.1% of red zone trips and 37.5% over the last three games. The Commanders' offense is ranked 2nd overall, but they have struggled in the red zone, going 0 for 6 in the red zone against the Bears. The game will be a high-stakes affair, with both teams looking to secure their playoff spots.

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Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

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The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 27-22 in a thrilling game. Jayden Daniels was a dominant force, throwing for 209 yards and rushing for 15 yards. He iced the game with a 42-yard pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. The Commanders dominated the first half, scoring 27 points while holding the Giants scoreless. The Giants fought back in the second …

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021

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The Washington Commanders will look to improve to 7-2 after a thrilling Hail Mary win against the New York Giants. Despite Daniel's sore ribs, the Commanders gained 425 yards and held the ball for over 37 minutes. The Giants, on the other hand, were held scoreless for most of the game and were unable to score a touchdown despite having …

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start
3 months ago

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start

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The second game of Jayden Daniels’ NFL career delivered his first victory as quarterback of the Washington Commanders. “Luckily, those are things that we can control, so we can get that corrected,” said running back Austin Ekeler, one of more than 30 new players on Washington’s 53-man roster. We can’t be doing this to ourselves, especially in the red zone.” …

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys dominate Commanders to claim NFC East title, will face Packers in playoffs

New York Times  

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, Greg Rosenstein and Ben Standig The Athletic has live coverage of Packers vs Cowboys in the NFC wild card matchup. The Dallas Cowboys, as a result of a 38-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, won the NFC East and earned the conference’s No. Two weeks later, the NFL’s best home team is riding …

Howell has 3 interceptions among 6 Commanders turnovers in their 31-19 loss to the last-place Giants
1 year, 1 month ago

Howell has 3 interceptions among 6 Commanders turnovers in their 31-19 loss to the last-place Giants

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— Ron Rivera walked back into the locker room, saw Sam Howell sitting at his locker with his head down and asked the young quarterback, “You all right?” Rivera hunched over and talked to Howell for almost a minute before giving him a tap of encouragement on the right leg. Howell threw three interceptions among six Commanders turnovers, and Washington …

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them
1 year, 1 month ago

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them

New York Times  

Every time it seems like things can’t get any lower for the New York Giants, they grab a shovel and start digging. Here’s a final review of that forgettable game and a look at what’s ahead in what promises to be a long final nine weeks of the season: Messy timeline The expectation entering last season was that the Giants …

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper
1 year, 2 months ago

Commanders will have a chance to bury the NFC East-rival Giants even deeper

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Washington Commanders and New York Giants entered the season with the goal of closing the gap on the perennial frontrunners in the NFL East, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. “We may be 1-5, but it’s a long season ahead of us and we’ve lost only one divisional game,” Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke. FORBES QUESTION …

Giants have lost 4 straight, are 1-5 overall and this season is looking more like a bust
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants have lost 4 straight, are 1-5 overall and this season is looking more like a bust

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While no one on the New York Giants is going to say it, it might be time to call this season a bust. Given a last chance after a pass interference in the end zone as time ran out, New York went for a jump ball play with Tyrod Taylor looping a pass to Darren Waller. …

New York Giants come up a yard short -- twice -- in dropping to 1-5 following loss to Buffalo
1 year, 2 months ago

New York Giants come up a yard short -- twice -- in dropping to 1-5 following loss to Buffalo

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tyrod Taylor and the undermanned New York Giants were twice 1 yard away from reaching the end zone. And it’s tough to walk away without a win.” Taylor acknowledged he was to blame for switching the call to a run to end the first half. The ball’s in my hands on that play.” Taylor was 24 …

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears
1 year, 2 months ago

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears

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Sam Howell quieted some of the criticism he has been getting in recent weeks, even in a loss. I would’ve liked to win the game for us, as well.” Thanks to some much-needed run-pass balance, the Commanders converted 47% of their third-down opportunities, up from 11% against the Bills. Rivera said offensive players were tired and doesn’t think he would’ve …

Referees aside, Commanders at a loss after blowing golden opportunity vs. Giants
2 years ago

Referees aside, Commanders at a loss after blowing golden opportunity vs. Giants

New York Times  

— The quiet, unfocused stares inside the locker room spoke volumes. Charles Leno after the 20-12 loss: pic.twitter.com/VKmWJRAJX3 — Ben Standig December 19, 2022 The Washington Commanders weren’t challenging the 1972 Miami Dolphins as the NFL’s last undefeated team. In this game, quarterback Taylor Heinicke lost two fumbles, including a strip-sack by Kayvon Thibodeaux in the shadow of the Commanders’ …

Commanders struggle to process tie vs. Giants: ‘I don’t know how to feel’
2 years ago

Commanders struggle to process tie vs. Giants: ‘I don’t know how to feel’

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Walking into the visitors locker room at MetLife Stadium, Ron Rivera had no idea how to process the result. “I wasn’t quite sure what to say,” the Washington Commanders head coach admitted postgame. GO DEEPER Commanders, Giants tie in NFC East grudge match “I don’t know how to feel,” fellow wide receiver Cam Sims said. “Got …

Commanders in the playoffs? How viable are their postseason hopes?
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders in the playoffs? How viable are their postseason hopes?

New York Times  

Yes, Jim Mora, we’re talking about the playoffs. “You just think week-to-week,” Ron Rivera said following Sunday’s 23-10 win at Houston, Washington’s fifth in six games. The defense is dismal — 29th most passing yards allowed per game — but the offense under coach Arthur Smith ranks 12th in Football Outsiders’ DVOA. GO DEEPER Updated NFL playoff picture: Big battles …

Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders inconsistent but in playoff race at midway point

Associated Press  

It’s possible the Washington Commanders were one interception by Taylor Heinicke away from beating the Minnesota Vikings. “I like where the guys are: We’re playing physical, we’re running the ball physically,” coach Ron Rivera said Monday. “On top of the world one week and then you feel like everything’s crashing down on you the next.” Heinicke is 2-1 with five …

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens

New York Times  

Another week, another Giants win. Considering how conservative the Giants’ passing attack has been, one would expect the approach on third-and-longs to be a safe check-down from quarterback Daniel Jones to improve field position before punting. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/GJmvBjuYzb — New York Giants October 16, 2022 Daboll said he hopes to play Robinson “a little bit more this week.” It …

Wentz-led Commanders lose 3rd in a row after winning start
2 years, 2 months ago

Wentz-led Commanders lose 3rd in a row after winning start

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ARLINGTON, Texas — There was an intentional grounding penalty against Carson Wentz, and the two interceptions for Washington’s defense that got wiped out by penalties. Long season ahead.” A week after Wentz was sacked nine times in a loss to division rival Philadelphia, the Commanders outgained the Cowboys and averaged 5.3 yards per rushing attempt. “I think this team stands …

Giants reach 104-win mark for the first time in a century, but an awkward foe stands in their way
3 years, 2 months ago

Giants reach 104-win mark for the first time in a century, but an awkward foe stands in their way

New York Times  

The Giants employed the greatest player of his generation, Willie Mays, and surrounded him with Orlando Cepeda and Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal. In the franchise’s 64-year existence in San Francisco, and many decades before that at New York’s Polo Grounds with Mel Ott and Carl Hubbell and Bill Terry and Johnny Mize, the Giants have fielded some of the …

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