# New York Giants (3-1) Week 5 Preview vs Washington Commanders (1-3): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

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> New York (3-1) looks to make it three straight in Landover against a Washington team that's been outscored 88-122 this season.

By Rhett Zone · Published 2026-10-11 16:19 UTC

_Drafted with AI from our own data and checked by an editor._

The [New York Giants](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/new-york-giants) ride a two-game winning streak into Week 5, looking to exploit a [Washington Commanders](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/washington-commanders) defense that's been bleeding points all season.

## Game details

- When | Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where | Northwest Stadium
- TV | Fox
- Line | Washington Commanders -3.5 | O/U 42 (market view)
- New York Giants record | 3-1
- Washington Commanders record | 1-3

## Overview

The Giants (3-1) travel to Northwest Stadium to face the Commanders (1-3) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET on Fox. Light rain is in the forecast, with temperatures around 66 degrees, wind at 13 mph and a 75 percent chance of precipitation — conditions that could push both offenses toward the ground game.

New York has outscored opponents 82-79 on the season and enters on a two-game win streak, bouncing back from a 6-28 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 with a 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans and a 36-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Washington, meanwhile, has been outscored 88-122 and is losers of three of its last four, including a 13-30 defeat at home to the Indianapolis Colts last week.

The betting market has Washington favored by 3.5 with a total of 42.0, but that line comes against a Commanders roster dealing with ten injuries, including starting wideout [Stefon Diggs](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs) and backup quarterback [Marcus Mariota](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/marcus-mariota), both ruled out. The Giants list just two players out. With momentum and health on their side, New York has a real case to steal this one on the road.

## Key players

Malik Nabers, WR, Giants — New York's top offensive weapon projects for 10.0 DraftKings points and is the focal point of the Giants passing attack.

Jameis Winston, QB, Giants — Winston is projected for 10.0 DraftKings points as he looks to keep the Giants' win streak alive.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders — Daniels carries the highest projection on either roster at 17.0 DraftKings points and is the engine of Washington's offense.

Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants — Skattebo projects for 9.5 DraftKings points and figures to see a heavy workload in wet conditions.

Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders — Listed questionable with a hamstring injury, McLaurin still projects for 9.0 DraftKings points if he suits up.

## Keys to the game

Lean on [Cam Skattebo](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo) and [Najee Harris](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/najee-harris) in the backfield, since the rainy, 75 percent precipitation forecast favors a run-heavy script over a clean passing attack.

Make [Jayden Daniels](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels) beat them with his arm rather than his legs, since he's the one player in this game projected north of 17 DraftKings points.

Attack a Washington front and secondary missing [Charles Omenihu](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/charles-omenihu), [Percy Butler](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/percy-butler), [Nick Cross](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/nick-cross) and [Tyler Owens](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/tyler-owens), all ruled out, and make the shorthanded unit pay.

## Fantasy angles

Malik Nabers is a clear start at 10.0 projected DraftKings points, the top offensive projection on the Giants' side.

Jameis Winston is startable in most formats at 10.0 projected points given the matchup with a banged-up Washington defense.

Cam Skattebo should be in lineups at 9.5 projected points, with wet weather likely boosting his workload.

Isaiah Likely is a reasonable streaming option at tight end with a 7.0 projection.

Dominic Zvada projects for 7.5 points and is matchup-dependent given the rain could affect kicking conditions.

## Prediction

The market sets this one at Washington Commanders 23, New York Giants 19, and that line fits a game where the home team is favored but the visiting Giants carry the better recent form and health edge. Expect a close, rain-affected contest that comes down to which offense handles the wet conditions better, with the final score landing right around that 23-19 mark the market projects.

## Injury report

- Player | Team | Pos | Status
- Chauncey Golston | New York Giants | DE | Out
- Jason Pinnock | New York Giants | S | Out
- Stefon Diggs | Washington Commanders | WR | Out
- Marcus Mariota | Washington Commanders | QB | Out
- Terry McLaurin | Washington Commanders | WR | Questionable
- Jeremy McNichols | Washington Commanders | RB | Questionable
- Trey Amos | Washington Commanders | CB | Questionable
- Percy Butler | Washington Commanders | S | Out
- Nick Cross | Washington Commanders | S | Out
- Charles Omenihu | Washington Commanders | DE | Out
- Tyler Owens | Washington Commanders | S | Out
- Deatrich Wise Jr. | Washington Commanders | DE | Questionable

## Depth chart

- Pos | New York Giants
- QB | Jameis Winston
- RB | Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris
- WR | Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields , Darnell Mooney
- TE | Isaiah Likely

## Recent results

- Team | Last games
- New York Giants | Wk4 W 36-24 vs Arizona Cardinals, Wk3 W 12-7 vs Tennessee Titans, Wk2 L 6-28 vs Los Angeles Rams

[**Game page**](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/game/73)

## In this story

- [New York Giants at Washington Commanders](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/game/73)
- [New York Giants](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/new-york-giants)
- [Washington Commanders](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/washington-commanders)
- [Cam Skattebo](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/cam-skattebo)
- [Charles Omenihu](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/charles-omenihu)
- [Chauncey Golston](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/chauncey-golston)
- [Darnell Mooney](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/darnell-mooney)
- [Deatrich Wise Jr.](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/deatrich-wise-jr)
- [Dominic Zvada](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/dominic-zvada)
- [Isaiah Likely](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/isaiah-likely)
- [Jameis Winston](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jameis-winston)
- [Jason Pinnock](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jason-pinnock)
- [Jayden Daniels](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jayden-daniels)
- [Jeremy McNichols](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jeremy-mcnichols)
- [Malachi Fields](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/malachi-fields)
- [Malik Nabers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/malik-nabers)
- [Marcus Mariota](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/marcus-mariota)
- [Najee Harris](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/najee-harris)
- [Nick Cross](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/nick-cross)
- [Percy Butler](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/percy-butler)
- [Stefon Diggs](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/stefon-diggs)
- [Terry McLaurin](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/terry-mclaurin)
- [Trey Amos](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/trey-amos)
- [Tyler Owens](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/tyler-owens)

*Written by Rhett Zone, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our [editorial standards](https://profootballnewshub.com/editorial-standards).*

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