Washington arrives at MetLife Stadium on a one-game slide, looking to knock the Giants off their perch before New York's two-game roll turns into something bigger.
Game details
| When | Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where | MetLife Stadium |
| TV | Prime Video |
| Line | New York Giants -2.5 | O/U 41 (market view) |
| Washington Commanders record | 2-5-1 |
| New York Giants record | 5-2-1 |
Overview
The Washington Commanders sit at 2-5-1 and are riding a one-game losing streak after falling 13-20 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 8. Before that loss, Washington beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10, then lost 17-23 at the San Francisco 49ers, tied the New York Giants 27-27, and dropped a 13-30 decision to the Indianapolis Colts. The Commanders have scored 172 points and allowed 202 on the season.
The New York Giants are 5-2-1 and have won two straight, beating the Eagles 19-11 on the road Sunday, November 8, after a 27-21 win at the Houston Texans. Before that stretch, New York lost 27-34 to the New Orleans Saints at home, tied the Commanders 27-27, and beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 at home. The Giants have outscored opponents 182 to 172 this season.
The betting market has New York favored by 2.5 points with a total of 41, and the Giants carry the momentum here. Washington enters as the team trying to stop the bleeding, while New York is trending up with back-to-back wins heading into Thursday night.
Key players
Jayden Daniels has a touchdown pass in five of his past six games and is chasing a sixth straight game with a 90-plus rating after completing 24 of 35 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown with a 101.4 rating in Week 9; he also has a touchdown pass in two of his past three meetings with the Giants and threw two rushing touchdowns in the Week 5 meeting.
Stefon Diggs is chasing his fifth straight road game and third straight primetime game with a touchdown catch, and he's going for his eighth consecutive Thursday night game with seven-plus catches and 70-plus receiving yards.
Rachaad White is aiming for his fourth straight game with 55-plus scrimmage yards after posting 69 scrimmage yards in Week 9, and he's chasing his third straight primetime game with a touchdown.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt projects for 9.0 DraftKings points this week as part of Washington's backfield mix.
Terry McLaurin projects for 8.5 DraftKings points and gives Washington another option in the passing game Thursday night.
Keys to the game
Washington needs Jayden Daniels to keep his touchdown streak alive through the air while also staying live as a runner near the goal line, something he's already shown against this Giants defense.
The Commanders have to get Rachaad White going early and often in the passing and running game to sustain drives and keep New York's defense off balance.
Washington's defense, led by Frankie Luvu and Sonny Styles up front, needs to find a way to slow down a Giants offense that's won two straight.
Fantasy angles
Start Jayden Daniels with confidence. He projects at 17.5 DraftKings points and has a touchdown pass in five of his last six games.
Stefon Diggs is a strong start. His 10.5 projection lines up with a player chasing his fifth straight road game with a touchdown catch.
Rachaad White is in play as a flex with his 9.5 projection, especially with his recent run of 55-plus scrimmage yard games.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a touch-dependent flex option at 9.0 projected points, worth watching if Washington leans on the ground game.
Terry McLaurin is a fine complementary piece at 8.5 projected points but behind Diggs in the target hierarchy this week.
Prediction
The market has this one going to New York, 22 to 19. That lines up with a Giants team riding a two-game winning streak against a Washington squad that's lost its last outing. Washington's capable of hanging around behind Jayden Daniels and Stefon Diggs, but the Giants' recent form gives them the edge in a game expected to be tight.
Injury report
| Player | Pos | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Colson Yankoff | TE | Did not practice (no game status yet) |
| Lucas Patrick | OG | Did not practice (no game status yet) |
| Treylon Burks | WR | Limited in practice (no game status yet) |
Depth chart
Offense
| Pos | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|
| QB | Jayden Daniels |
| RB | Rachaad White |
| WR | Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks |
| TE | Chig Okonkwo |
| LT | Brandon Coleman |
| LG | Chris Paul |
| C | Lucas Patrick |
| RG | Sam Cosmi |
| RT | Josh Conerly Jr. |
Defense
| Pos | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|
| LDE | Charles Omenihu |
| NT | Tim Settle |
| RDE | Shy Tuttle |
| WLB | Odafe Oweh |
| LILB | Frankie Luvu |
| RILB | Sonny Styles |
| SLB | Dorance Armstrong |
| LCB | Rasul Douglas |
| RCB | Trey Amos |
| NB | Amik Robertson |
| SS | Nick Cross |
| FS | Jeremy Reaves |
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | Wk9 L 13-20 vs Los Angeles Rams, Wk8 W 27-10 vs Philadelphia Eagles, Wk6 L 17-23 vs San Francisco 49ers |
Written by Rhett Zone, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts). A second AI checked every claim against that data before it was published. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.