The New York Giants (0-0) and Washington Commanders (0-0) will sq. off on Sunday afternoon in a Week 1 matchup at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
The Giants opened the week as 6-point road underdogs, and as of this writing, that is exactly the place the road stays.
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With this matchup on faucet, Giants Wire took the chance to carry a Q&A with Commanders Wire managing editor Bryan Manning.
What are the expectations for Jayden Daniels getting into Year 2, and the way can he keep away from the C.J. Stroud lull?
Manning: I believe Jayden is completely different. I believe, as a workforce, Washington will take a step again, but be a greater workforce if that is sensible. Remember, final 12 months was Year 1 of a rebuild. Daniels, a number of veterans, and a great teaching workers simply sped up the trajectory. I do not see Daniels taking a step again. I determine he’ll cut back his dashing numbers a bit, however I believe he’ll hit the 4K mark in passing yards.
After his prolonged contract standoff, is there any concern about Terry McLaurin’s readiness for Week 1?
Yes. Terry says no, however he was working towards for 2 weeks earlier than the primary sport. There needs to be some concern there. Terry is a professional’s professional; being in form was by no means a priority, however the soccer conditioning facet is actual. I do not suppose he performs restricted snaps, however you by no means know. It’s an unknown till he takes the sector.
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Is there any concern for Josh Conerly going in opposition to a fierce move rush in his first NFL sport?
Yes. I imagine Conerly will probably be a stud finally. He regarded misplaced early in camp and made large strides in only a matter of weeks. That’s what you need to see. Conerly dealt with Abdul Carter fairly nicely of their school assembly, however it’s completely different now. He’ll be dealing with a number of gifted move rushers. Mistakes are going to be made. This is unquestionably a matchup to observe.
What will Washington’s floor sport appear to be following the commerce of Brian Robinson?
I do not suppose anybody will discover. Weirdly sufficient, Robinson’s finest video games got here in opposition to the Giants, and the one 12 months, Eric Bieniemy wasn’t good sufficient to maintain utilizing him, as an alternative selecting to attempt to break an NFL passing makes an attempt file with a QB who wasn’t prepared. Robinson was a great, strong runner. Strong. However, his hesitation generally left yards on the sector.
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The Commanders love the group they’ve now. While the hype is round rookie Bill Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez is an efficient, high quality NFL operating again. Ekeler is Ekeler. We know what he can do. I determine Rodriguez leads them in carries on Sunday. He’s just like Robinson in model, with higher imaginative and prescient and fewer hesitation.
How do you see Week 1 taking part in out? Who wins on Sunday, and what is the rating?
I believe we’re in retailer for an additional shut Washington/New York sport. Nothing tells me any completely different. I believe it comes all the way down to the wire. I imagine the Commanders could have some points in opposition to the Giants’ D. I additionally suppose Washington’s protection will probably be higher than folks suppose. Ultimately, it comes all the way down to the fourth quarter, and I believe Jayden helps Washington win its dwelling opener. Commanders 24, Giants 20.
This article initially appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: Behind Enemy Lines