The New York Giants host the Washington Commanders on Sunday in a divisional matchup. The Giants search to earn their first victory at residence and their second on the season, whereas the Commanders look to show they’re related.
The Giants and Commanders aren’t too far off, statistically talking, of one another this yr. The most important distinction is the win-loss file, which ought to give Giants followers some hope. However solely slightly. It’s nonetheless the Giants, in any case.
Six issues, if carried out on Sunday, will help the Giants get that win.
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Daniel Jones was sacked 28 occasions in 5 video games, a median of over 5 sacks per recreation. The road performed significantly better final week, permitting simply three sacks on Tyrod Taylor.
Whereas it’s an enchancment, there’s nonetheless work to be carried out. The Commanders have the fourth-worst passing protection within the NFL, one thing the Giants want to use.
With Jones seemingly out a second week, the Giants can’t afford to lose Taylor as nicely.
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Enchancment alongside the offensive line permits the Giants to get extra out of the run recreation. Saquon Barkley returned final week, and Matt Brieda continues to be a viable second choice. The Commanders’ run protection is twenty sixth within the NFL. Let Barkley do what he does and get them down the sector.
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Brian Daboll wants to vary it up. There’s been a whole lot of concentrate on the basics (rightfully so), particularly alongside the road, however he’s going to should loosen the reigns. Each Barkley and Parris Campbell are able to throwing the soccer. Daboll has faked punts prior to now. It’s time to convey out the bag of methods as a result of when these methods work, momentum follows.
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The Commanders have quiet weapons. They aren’t flashy, they don’t draw consideration to themselves, however they handle to get the job carried out. Sam Howell spreads the love between a wide range of receivers and working backs, so whereas none of them are on high of the statistical charts (save Terry McLaurin), they work as a unit to get the job carried out. The Giants’ defenders should know who their targets are and what their function is on every play to make sure the sport doesn’t get out of hand.
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The Commanders’ protection permits virtually 400 yards per recreation whereas their offense hits round 337 yards per recreation. If the protection can get off the sector, and maintain the Commanders to brief drives, they offer the offense extra probabilities to get down the sector and rating factors.
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The Giants have handled a ton of adversity this season. It seemingly received’t change anytime quickly, so the gamers should take a deep breath and management their feelings. Nobody enjoys shedding, particularly individuals who dedicate their lives to successful. Remembering to regulate what they will and let the remaining go is vital to overcoming adversity.
