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Giants Set to Clash with Commanders at FedExField

As the New York Giants prepare to face off against the Washington Commanders at FedExField, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of competitive play. The Giants have shown a mix of resilience and struggle in their past games, which suggests an unpredictable outcome for the upcoming match.


New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

In their last encounter with the Commanders, the Giants managed a tie, scoring 20 points each. This was a game that showcased New York's ability to hold their ground against an evenly matched opponent. However, consistency has been an issue for the team; while they managed to score 20 points in two consecutive games against both Washington and Dallas Cowboys, they fell short against Philadelphia Eagles with only 22 points compared to Eagles' dominant 48.


The offensive side shows promise but also room for improvement. The passing game seems reliable with completion rates hovering around 70 percent in recent games and quarterback ratings consistently above 88. However, sacks allowed have been a concern; seven sacks were given up against Philadelphia alone.


Defensively, there are bright spots such as achieving five sacks and forcing three fumbles against Washington in Week 13. Yet this aggressive defense wasn't as effective when they failed to record any sacks during their game at AT&T Stadium versus Dallas.


Special teams performance has been solid with field goal percentages reaching full success in some cases but dropping significantly in others – something that could be crucial in close matchups like these.


The upcoming game is set on December 19th at FedExField – home advantage for Washington but not necessarily a deciding factor given New York's previous performance there resulting in a tie. Fans can catch all the action on NBC and witness whether the Giants can leverage their defensive strengths while shoring up offensive consistency to secure a win on enemy turf.

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