The Washington Commanders meet the New York Giants on Sunday in a rematch from Week 7. On that day, the Commanders were coming off a Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 3-3 and looked to get back on track against a wounded and struggling Giants team.
However, as has often happened under head coach Ron Rivera, Washington got off to a miserable start and never recovered, falling 14-7. That was the last time Washington’s offense struggled, but the defense, that’s another story.
The Commanders are so bad defensively that they traded edge rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat after the Week 8 loss to the Eagles, and Washington hasn’t really missed them.
Speaking of the offense and defense, where do the Commanders and Giants rank in comparison to one another?
Scoring Offense
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) celebrates after throwing a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 17th, 21.7 PPG
Giants: 32nd, 11.8 PPG
Pass Offense
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor (52). Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 11th, 246.6 YPG
Giants: 32nd, 145.6 YPG
Rush Offense
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs for yards after the catch against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54). Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 28th, 87.9
Giants: 14th, 113.6 YPG
Total Offense
Curtis Samuel #10 celebrates with Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders after Samuel. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Commanders: 16th, 334.5 YPG
Giants: 32nd, 259.2 YPG
Scoring Defense
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 31st, 27.4 PPG
Giants: 29th, 26.6 PPG
Pass Defense
Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for DK Metcalf #14. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Commanders: 29th, 264.3 YPG
Giants: 21st, 237.3 YPG
Run Defense
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against the Washington Commanders. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 21st, 116.6 YPG
Giants: 24th, 131.2 YPG
Total Defense
Daron Payne #94 and Chase Young #99 of the Washington Commanders pressure Jalen Hurts #1. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Commanders: 29th, 380.9 YPG
Giants: 27th, 368.5 YPG
Penalties
A penalty flag rests on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Commanders: 8th, 46.5 YPG
Giants: 7th, 46.3 YPG
Turnover Margin
Washington Commanders cornerback Jartavius Martin (20) celebrates after an interception. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: -2
Giants: -3
3rd-down defense
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) drops a pass while under coverage from Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and safety Percy Butler (35, left). Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 16th, 38.41%
Giants: 8th, 35.43%
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