Yes, we actually located four reasons the Commanders should be concerned about the Giants.
The Giants Pass Rush
The Giants came into the first game against Washington with only five sacks in six games. But somehow, some way the Giants defensive pass rush thoroughly embarrassed the Commanders throughout the game, recording six quarterback sacks for -52 yards.
Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale
His game plan of blitzes, zone blitzes and stunts so confused the Commanders in the first matchup, the Giants’ front seven absolutely controlled the line of scrimmage for almost the entire game. It was not until the final two possessions that the Commanders put together successful drives.
Saquon Barkley
Barkley is a physical specimen that continues to give the Washington defense trouble. In the first matchup of the two teams, Barkley carried the ball 21 times for 77 yards. He also caught three passes for 41 yards, including a short pass he turned into a 32-yard touchdown pass. Thus, Barkley gained 112 yards from scrimmage.
It is the NY Giants
In the NFC, it seems Washington matches up well with Philadelphia, and the Eagles then match up well against the Cowboys. The Cowboys crush the Giants, and the Giants get the best of the Commanders. Last year, the Commanders, on paper, were the better team, yet all they could manage was a tie and a loss. In the last ten games these teams have played, the Giants are 7-2-1 against Washington.
