Giants vs. Commanders Preview for NFL Week 5
In Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, the New York Giants are set to play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 11, in Washington, D.C. The Giants will be without quarterback Jaxson Dart for the remainder of the season, but they currently lead the NFC East. The Commanders are expected to welcome back starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has been recovering from an elbow injury.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium. The Giants, now 3-1, have performed well defensively, ranking eighth in points allowed per game. Meanwhile, the Commanders will miss wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and Terry McLaurin's status is uncertain. The Giants' defense could capitalize on the Commanders' struggles, especially if they can force Daniels into a high-pressure situation.
The Giants average 20.5 points per game, and quarterback Jameis Winston has shown potential, having not thrown an interception in his last start. The Commanders' defense has been underperforming, allowing an average of 30.5 points per game. Betting insights suggest that the over/under may be a viable option, with the SportsLine model indicating a 59% chance of the total exceeding 41.5 points.
