Two NFL teams seek their first win of the season when the New York Giants (0-1) and Washington Commanders (0-1) gear up on Sunday, September 15 at 1:00 PM ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The Commanders look appealing at home and are favored with a point spread at -1.5 (-110).
The Giants struggled mightily against the Minnesota Vikings in their recent 28-6 loss. They failed to produce consistent offense and gave up 14 points in the third quarter to push this game out of reach.
Daniel Jones threw 42 passes but completed 22 for 186 yards and had two interceptions. Devin Singletary had 10 carries that totaled 37 yards. As you can see, the offense had subpar performances from their leaders.
The Giants put up 240 yards and had 14 first downs. They allowed 312 yards and 17 first downs, with both teams having two turnovers. The most significant difference between the two teams was converting on big plays, which the Giants failed to do on many occasions to move the ball down the field.
They will likely encounter similar issues against the commanders. However, their defense is not as strong as the Vikings'.
The Commanders return to action after a 37-20 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game was respectable for most of the battle, but the Commanders allowed double-digit scoring outbursts in the second and fourth quarters to put the game further out of reach.
Jayden Daniels made his rookie debut and showed a lot of promise. He completed 17 of his 24 passes for 184 yards but also rushed 16 times for 88 yards and had two touchdowns. While he is a solid dual-threat quarterback, the Commanders would rather he stay in the pocket.
The Commanders had 299 yards with 22 first downs and did not commit any turnovers against the Bucs. This is an excellent start for a team with potential on the offensive end.
On defense, they allowed 392 yards and 22 first downs. If they can keep the Giants from finding confidence early, they have a shot at winning against a stronger Bucs offense.
MyBookie offers competitive NFL betting odds in the New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders matchup, with the Commanders as 1.5-point favorites. Looking into market research, the Commanders have a 61.1 percent likelihood of winning.
The Giants struggled to have any positive impact on the offensive end, but the Vikings' defense is much more effective than the Commanders'. The Commanders will likely keep this close, and they have an advantage of being at home, so look for them to cover the spread.
