After seeing an NFC East rivalry kick off the new NFL season on Thursday Night Football, we’ve got another one set for the early Sunday afternoon slate as well. It’s Jayden Daniels and Washington hosting the new QB room in New York, and with such an intriguing matchup, we’ve got you covered with our best Giants vs. Commanders predictions.

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Giants vs. Commanders Predictions for NFL Week 1, Sunday 9/7

Not only is a Giants vs. Commanders matchup a classic NFC East rivalry, but it’s also one between two of the more polarizing teams. In Washington, their offseason has been all about the trade demand of Terry McLaurin until finally locking up his three-year extension.

Of course, the absolutely remarkable rookie season of Jayden Daniels also has fans excited and rival fans hoping for a sophomore slump. Speaking of “Daniels,” the Giants finally moved on from Daniel Jones, so their offseason has been all about the QB battle between veteran Russell Wilson and rookie Jaxson Dart.

Although Wilson’s experience has gotten him the nod, Dart will likely be the least surprising backup to take over the starting role in the NFL this year, given his fantastic preseason. With all that in mind, many fans will have their eyes on the backfield. However, the focus of our Giants vs. Commanders predictions is actually going to be on the other side of the ball.
 

 

 

Giants vs. Commanders Best Bet: Under 45.5 Points (-108 at DraftKings)

There is doubt that the Giants’ struggles in recent years have been primarily due to their offensive woes. That said, we also considered focusing our Giants vs. Commanders picks on second-year wideout Malik Nabers, who was absolutely a receptions monster in his rookie campaign.

While we certainly wouldn’t fault anyone for taking some plus-money odds for over 6.5 receptions, we first want to see how things go with Russell Wilson under center. As for another approach to the Giants vs. Commanders odds with a QB, we’d also suggest considering Jayden Daniels over 42.5 rushing yards.

The LSU product averaged over 50 rushing yards per game last year, but ultimately, we’re going to stick with the standard markets for this season opener. As we see more throughout the year, Giants vs. Commanders player props will likely take over, but for now, we’re expecting a slow-paced, lower-scoring game.

When these rivals met in Week 2 last season, we saw 39 points scored, and that was with Washington RB Brian Robinson rushing for 133 yards, who is no longer with the team. As far as the passing game goes, both teams ranked in the top eight in that regard, and we expect New York’s defense to only be stronger.

With the addition of Abdul Carter out of Penn State, they could have one of the best pash rush units in the NFL, which is crucial for containing Jayden Daniels. We expect him to still lead Washington to victory, but the best bet from our Giants vs. Commanders predictions is under 45.5 points (-108 at DraftKings).
 

 

 

How To Watch Giants vs. Commanders NFL Week 1

The first iteration of this NFC East rivalry will be near the nation’s capital, and you can see exactly how to watch Giants vs. Commanders NFL Week 1:

  • Where: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
  • When: 1 PM ET on 9/7
  • Watch on TV: FOX
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
     
 

 

Giants vs. Commanders Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Given the trajectory these teams were on to close out last season, it’s no shock to see the Giants vs. Commanders predictions at DraftKings Sportsbook clearly favoring Washington:

 

 

Giants vs. Commanders Injury Report & Latest News

When it comes to Giants vs. Commanders injury news, the most notable name fans and fantasy managers will be monitoring is Malik Nabers, although he is expected to be just fine. In Washington, it’s another WR - Noah Brown - that we’ll be keeping an eye on. 

Overall, these are two healthy teams, but never miss any Giants vs. Commanders news by bookmarking the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report!
 

 

 

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