The Giants have an opportunity to strengthen their hold on the division lead this Thursday when the Commanders come to MetLife Stadium for a showdown in primetime.
The last time these two NFC East rivals met, 70 minutes of game play could not determine a winner, resulting in the league's first and only tie this season. The Giants have gone 2-1 since then, including Sunday's win over the Eagles. Meanwhile, the Commanders have dropped two of three, with their lone win also coming against the Eagles.
With Philadelphia on its bye week and Dallas preparing for a matchup against San Francisco, the Giants could help their chances in the division in a big way with a win on Thursday.
Following the game, the Giants will have an extended break before they prepare for a matchup at home against one of the league's best teams in the Jaguars.
Here are players to watch on Thursday Night Football.
RB Cam Skattebo
The last time we saw Skattebo on the field was in the Week 7 win over the Texans. The second-year running back, one game after not registering a single touch against the Saints, rushed for a career-high 124 yards on 17 carries, good for an average of 7.3 yards per carry, and his first touchdown since the season opener. Skattebo tied his season high with six missed tackles forced and generated four explosive carries against a tough Texans defense.
Skattebo injured his hamstring on his final run of that Week 7 game, which led to him being sidelined for last week's game against the Eagles. But the extra few days of rest was enough to get him back on the field, as coach John Harbaugh said the young back should be a "full-go" for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
In the first meeting between the two teams, Skattebo gained 59 yards on 13 carries (4.5 avg.), although he did lose the key fumble in overtime. In their loss to the Rams last week, the Commanders were able to hold Kyren Williams to just 45 yards on 15 carries, although Blake Corum finished with 58 yards and a touchdown on just 11 rush attempts (5.3 avg.).
View photos from the all-time series between the New York Giants and the Washington Commanders.
Harry Carson of the New York Giants, left, runs with a fourth quarter intercept on of a Washington Redskins pass at Giants Stadium, Oct. 22, 1978 in East Rutherford, as Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann tries to make a tackle. The interception sealed the Giants' 17-6 upset win over the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins running back Cliff Battles (20) against the New York Giants on Dec. 5, 1937 at the Polo Grounds. (AP Photo)
New York Giants fullback John Karcis plunges to score from the one foot line against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 4, 1938. A crowd of 57,461 saw the Giants win, 36-0, to take the Eastern Division title. (AP Photo)
Ken Strong (30), kicking the 2nd of 3 field goals which scored for the New York Giants in their game against the Washington Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York City, Dec. 3, 1939. The Giants Won 9-7. The ball is in the air just above Frank Filchock (30) of Redskins. The victory gave the Giants the Eastern Division Championship of the National Football League for the 2nd consecutive year. Redskins shown are Jim Barber (15) and Steve Slivinski (16). Giants are Tuffy Leemans (4), John "Bull" Karcis (11); Ed Widseth (50) and Nello "Flash" Falaschi (28). (AP Photo)
New York Giants end Bob Schnelker, (85), catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown despite close guarding by Washington Redskins' safety man George Rosso, (20) in second quarter of game Oct. 24, 1954 at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Giant quarterback Charley Conerly fired the scoring pass from four-yard line. Giants won 24-7. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
In this pile is John Karcis, Giant back, hugging the leather while an official flings up his arms to signal the Giants' first touchdown against the Washington Redskins at New York on Dec. 4, 1938. Giants went on to pile up a 36-0 score. (AP Photo)
End Charley Taylor, 42, of the Washington Redskins leaps in vain for pass from quarterback Sonny Jurgensen which goes out of reach in first quarter against New York Giants at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 29, 1968 in New York. Giants' defensive back Scott Eaton, 20, matches leaps with Taylor in a try to deflect the ball. (AP Photo)
Fullback Chuck Mercein of the New York Giants, 29, carries ball through what seems to be a wide opening in third quarter at New York's Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 1966. This play ended in no gain as Gregg Larson, 53, goes down and Washington Redskins back Sam Huff, 70, moves in to make the tackle. Other identifiable Redskin is end Carl Kammerer, 66. Giants took the game, 13-10. (AP Photo)
Charley Taylor of the Washington Redskins, takes to the air as he is hit by Clarence Childs of the New York Giants, in the second quarter of game on Oct. 2, 1967 in Washington. Taylor was stopped after catching a pass from quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and chalking up a five-yard gain. Other Giant players are: Ken Avery, 54, and Vince Costello, 57. Washington won 38-34. (AP Photo)
New York Giants Larry Czonka carried the ball Sept.12,1976 in game against the Redskins in Washington. The game marked Czonka"s return to the NFL where he played for the Miami Dolphins before a stint with the short- lived World Football League. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)
Washington Redskins running back Charley Harraway (31) is held to a no gain by New York Giants Jim Files (58) during the first quarter at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 15, 1970, New York. Giants won, 35-33. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giants middle line backer Jim Files intercepts pass from Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jorgensen intended for Redskins tight end Jerry Smith (87) at the Giants goal line during first quarter of game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Nov. 15, 1970. Files ran the ball back to the Redskin's 8 yard line. Giants won, 35-33. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
New York Giant tacklers converge on Redskins; Larry Brown after he picked up a good gain during game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1971 in Washington. Giant tacklers are Ron Hornsby (67) and Scott Eaton (20). Brown gained 129 yards to help Washington defeat the Giants 23-7. (AP Photo/HWG)
Quarterback Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants is pressured by three Washington Redskins during third quarter action at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sept. 26, 1971. Grabbing Tarkenton's jersey is Chris Hanburger (55) and coming up to help are Manuel Sistrunk (64) and Verlon Biggs (89). Tarkenton was dumped for a ten-yard loss on the Giants' five yard line.(AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, right, fumbles the football when hit by the New York Giants Dan Lloyd (54) in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 25, 1979. The Giants recovered the fumble but were unable to score on the next series of downs. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, left, is caught on a run by the New York Giants Mark Haynes in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 15, 1981. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Thiesmann tries to evade a second quarter tackle by the New York Giants Byron Hunt, right, but was pulled down for a short gain in NFL game, Nov. 21, 1982 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) is about to be tackled by New York Giants defensive end Phil Tabor (80) during first quarter action at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, Dec. 19, 1982. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Washington Redskins Joe Theismann looks downfield for a receiver as he is being pulled down from behind the New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor during the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 13, 1983. Theismann was penalized for grounding the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Joe Morris breaks away from Washington Redskins Alvin Walton as he runs with the ball during first quarter NFC championship action at Giants stadium in East Rutherford Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/David Fields)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder is blocked by New York Giants Elvis Patterson as he makes a vain attempt to recover the ball after a bad snap on a field goal attempt during first half NFC Championship action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. At far right is Redskins Jess Atkinson. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Giants Joe Morris breaks past Washington Redskins Alvin Walton into the end zone for an one yard touchdown run in the NFC Championship game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 11, 1987. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder (10) is grabbed by New York Giants Lawrence Taylor (56) as defensive end Leonard Marshall (70) moves in for the sack during fourth quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Dec. 8, 1986. Redskins guard Raleigh McKenzie, right, can't prevent the sack. New York beat Washington 24-14 to take the lead in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Washington Redskins running back George Rogers (38) is brought down by New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks (58) and defensive end George Martin (75) after a yardage gain in the first quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Dec. 7, 1986. The Giants and Redskins are battling out for the lead in the NFC East. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor, right, causes Washington Redskins' quarterback Mark Rypien to fumble the ball during first quarter action at RFK Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1988 in Washington. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
Washington Redskins Gerald Riggs tries to break free from New York Giants' Greg Jackson, on ground, as Giants' Lawrence Taylor, right, moves in to cap the play during first quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Sept. 11, 1989. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Washington Redskins running back Earnest Byner (21) is tackled by New York Giants defenders Lawrence Taylor (56) and Pepper Johnson (52) during first quarter NFL action at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 14, 1990. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
Washington Redskins' running back Earnest Byner (21) is stopped by New York Giants' defender Pepper Johnson (52) and Johnie Cooks (98) during first quarter action at RFK Stadium in Washington, Oct. 14, 1990. Everson Walls is in background right. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
New Yorks Giants quarterback Phil Simms throws for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Redskins, October 10, 1993, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Joe Marquette)
New York Giants wide receiver Mike Sherrad heads for the end zone to score as Washington Redskins' safety Tom Carter tries to make the stop during second quarter action Sunday Oct. 29, 1995 at RFK Stadium in Washington.(AP Photo/Denis Paquin)
New York Giants receiver Ed McCaffrey snares a 17-yard pass from quarterback Jeff Hostetler over Washington Redskins cornerback R. J. Johnson (47) during the second quarter of game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1992. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Giants' Phillippi Sparkes holds his second interception of the night with teammates Tito Wooten (29) and Corey Widmer (90) during overtime aginst the Washington Redskins at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover, Md. Sunday Nov. 23, 1997. Sparks had two interceptions off of back-up quarterback Jeff Hostelter during his team's 7-7 tie with the Redskins. (AP/Doug Mills)
New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell (13) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Lawrence Taylor (56) rushes the passer against the Washington Redskins at RFK Stadium, Oct. 10, 1993, during an NFL game. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
A pass from Washington Redskins' quarterback Brad Johnson falls incomplete as Redskins Stephen Alexander (90) is taken down by New York Giants' Ryan Phillips (91) in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Giants Sam Garnes (20) tumbles over them. The Giants lost their home opener 50-21. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins (5) searches for a reciever downfield as he is pursued by Washington Redskins' Daryl Gardener (92) during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Collins threw for 211 yards in the Giants 19-17 victory over the Redskins. (AP Photo/Tom Sperduto)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is seen in action during an NFL Game against the Washington Redskins Sept. 24, 2000, in East Rutherford, N. J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants' Matt Bryant (8) kicks the game-winning 29-yard field goal in overtime to beat the Washington Redskins 24-21 Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, in Landover, Md. The holder is Jeff Feagles. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, foreground, pulls in a pass over Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey on a 54-yard touchdown pass play Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan (92) celebrates after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants had five sacks as they beat the Redskins 36-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, left, is tackled by Washington Redskins linebacker Jessie Armstead after gaining seven yards and picking up a first down during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Shockey had 11 catches for 111 yards leading the Giants to a 19-17 win over the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Tiki Barber falls in for a third quarter touchdown after breaking free from the grasp of Washington Redskins Pierson Prioleau, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants shoutout the Redskins, 36-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over guard David Diehl (66) as he blocks Washington Redskins linebacker Khary Campbell (50) to score a touchdown during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 36-0.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell hits the turf with New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce in the second quarter of the Giants' 36-0 shutout of Washington, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington, right, dives for New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) during the third quarter of a NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Redskins won, 35-20.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn, right, runs past Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell (8) for a touchdown after he intercepted a Brunell pass during the first quarter of a NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins' Mike Rumph tries to take down New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) after a 44-yard reception during the first quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, center, makes a 22-yard reception between Washington Redskins' Carlos Rogers (22) and Reed Doughty (23) during the third quarter of NFL football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. The giants won 19-3.(AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during the fourth quarter of NFL football against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Redskins, 19-3. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins' quarterback Mark Brunell (8) is sacked by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora (72) during the fourth quarter of NFL Football in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. Giants won 19-3. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, front right, drags Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor into the end zone for a touchdown as Giants lineman Chris Snee, left, celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor (21) has words with New York Giants offensive linemen, from left, Shaun O'Hara, Grey Ruegamer, Kareem McKenzie and Chris Snee during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) runs on a 33-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. The Giants won 24-17. Redskins' Barry Cofield (96) defends. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants' linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (97), celebrates sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, on the ground, during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at the Fedex Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sep. 23, 2007. Giants won, 24-17. Others are Gaints' Mitchell Kawika and Osi Umenyiora. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
New York Giants' running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) carries the ball as he is chased by Washington Redskins' Leigh Torrence (29) during first quarter NFL football Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants' Kevin Boss (89) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 22-10. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning, left, dives for a touchdown past Washington Redskins' Rocky McIntosh during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, left, tackles Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday night, Sept. 4, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 16-7. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) leaps towards the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in the rain, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer (81) is congratulated by fullback Madison Hedgecock, left, and, tight end Kevin Boss, center, after scoring a first-quarter touchdown against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. The Giants won 23-7. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is tackled by New York Giants' Chris Canty (99), as Chase Blackburn (57), Mathias Kiwanuka (94), Rocky Bernard (95) and Kenny Phillips (21) converge during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 23-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes (9) reacts after hitting a 45-yard field goal as teammates Jeff Feagles (18) and Chris Canty (99) stand nearby during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Tynes had three field goals as the Giants won 23-17. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry (30) attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) recovers a fumble and returns it for a touchdown against their NFC East rival Washington Redskins during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday September 13, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin, left, greets Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn after the Giants' 45-12 win in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) scores after catching a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 45-12. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith carries the ball during the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning walks off the field after the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Landover, Md. The New York Giants won 45 - 12. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) fumbles the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football as the New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) recovers and Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) looks on at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins lost the game 31-7. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown in the 1st half against the Washington Redskins in a week 13 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 5, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) stretches the ball over the goal line on a touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at New Meadowlands Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quaterback Eli Manning (10) points out the coverage to his team mates against the Washington Redskins in a week 13 NFL football game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 5, 2010 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) deflects a pass thrown by Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis (44) pushes away Washington Redskins strong safety Brandon Meriweather (31), for a first down, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. The Giants won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) and Madieu Williams pursue him during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88), left, chats with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after their NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-23. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) runs the ball after an interception during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. New York won 45-14. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) following a week 3 Thursday Night NFL football game on September 24, 2015 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) heads toward the end zone for a touchdown on a keeper during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) heads to the turf in the end zone after pulling in a touchdown pass under pressure from Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants outside linebacker Devon Kennard (59) flexes during a week 17 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on January 1, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) looks for running room in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday January 1, 2017 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) pushes Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) back during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Redskins defensive back Dashaun Phillips (35) tackles New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) as Shepard scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the pass against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins during a week 17 NFL football game on January 1, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) looks for running room in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday January 1, 2017 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) s stopped by Washington Redskins defensive end Trent Murphy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Redskins defensive back Greg Toler (20) wraps up New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins during a week 17 NFL football game on January 1, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Trevin Wade (31) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after picking up a fumble during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The Giants defeated the Redskins 19-10. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) leaps over offensive guard Marshall Newhouse (73) and through the Washington Redskins defensive line during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants tight end Will Tye (45) is stopped by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Mason Foster (54) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Washington Redskins and New York Giants face off during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins during a NFL football game on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Landover, MD.(Evan Pinkus via AP)
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Redskins defeated the Giants 20-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass over Washington Redskins' Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Rhett Ellison (85) is tackled by Washington Redskins' Zach Vigil (56) and D.J. Swearinger (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) greets New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs after the catch during a week 8 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Washington won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Washington Redskins prepare to snap the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) in action against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) in action against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in action against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Redskins won 20-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is hit while throwing by New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington Redskins' Josh Norman, right, tries to stop New York Giants' Wayne Gallman during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) itches a pass during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
The Washington Redskins, left, line up against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, top, is tackled by Washington Redskins' Fabian Moreau during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, second from left, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard, right, celebrates after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game Sunday December 22nd, 2019 in Landover, Md (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after making a catch on a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones, not visible, as Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) tries to defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. Giants' Golden Tate (15) reacts on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Daniel Jones (8)
Dexter Lawrence (97), Blake Martinez (54)
Riley Dixon (9), Graham Gano (5)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
Sterling Shepard (87)
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
A look down the line of scrimmage during a week 2 Thursday Night football game against the Washington Football Team on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
Darius Slayton (86)
79 Korey Cunningham
79 Korey Cunningham
79 Korey Cunningham
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) signals first down during a week 18 football game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday January 9th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Azeez Ojulari (51)
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
Darius Slayton (86)
Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks (25)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr (93)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (25)
S Dane Belton (24)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) intercepts a pass during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during a week 7 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), NT Dexter Lawrence II (97)
New York Giants safety Isaiah Simmons (19) returns a pick 6 during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
S Dane Belton (24)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), T Andrew Thomas (78), RB Devin Singletary (26), WR Darius Slayton (86)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
CB Deonte Banks (3), ILB Micah McFadden (41)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
T Jermaine Eluemunor (72)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
S Tyler Nubin (27)
TE Isaiah Likely
Likely continued the dominant start to his Giants tenure with another strong outing last week. The versatile tight end matched Malik Nabers for the team-lead in receptions with five, which he took for 53 yards and the team's only touchdown. His season totals now include 46 receptions for 448 yards and six touchdowns, all of which are the most by a Giants tight end in their first eight games with the team. Meanwhile, his 6 touchdown receptions through eight career games as a Giant are the most by any Giant in the Super Bowl era.
The 26-year-old had his best game of the season the first time the Giants took on the Commanders. Despite rainy conditions, Likely caught 11 passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 5. Most of his damage came when lined up in the slot, as he ran 87.0 percent of his routes from there and caught nine of 11 targets for 78 yards and both scores when doing so. Likely is tied with Las Vegas' Brock Bowers and Cincinnati's Mike Gesicki for the most touchdown catches by a tight end this season. His 46 receptions rank third among tight ends and tied for 15th overall.
DL DJ Reader
Heading into Week 10, the Giants defense ranks 12th in scoring and fifth in yards allowed. While he doesn't always get a ton of credit, Reader has played a big part in the unit's success. The veteran defensive lineman picked up his first sack of the season this past weekend while also adding two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits. The 32-year-old has found success against both the run and pass in his first season with the Giants. Through eight games, Reader comes in as Pro Football Focus' No. 1 ranked interior defensive lineman.
"He's a guy that always, just in his whole career, we played against him so many times and he was just such a pain in the rear to play against because you don't want him to be as good as he is," Harbaugh said about the veteran on Monday. "And you put the tape on him and, man, this guy can really play. And I see the same thing. It's like there's no drop off and maybe he is playing the best of his career…
"He's playing at such a high level. He got a game ball last night. He's been dominant. Also, run and pass, he's been doing both. And people want to categorize him maybe sometimes as a run stopper at this stage and yet, he's getting pressure too, to your point. I just feel like that's spot on. I mean, he's been an anchor for us. He's been a really important signing for us. A lot of football left, but he seems like he's getting stronger every single game.
In the last meeting between the two teams, Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 82 yards on 11 carries, including a 33-yard touchdown run. Croskey-Merritt won't be on the field Thursday as he currently sits on injured reserve, but the Commanders will still have veterans Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler out there. White is averaging 4.2 yards per carry on 54 rush attempts this year.
LB Arvell Reese
We can't discuss the defense's success without mentioning Reese. The linebacker went into Week 9 having already put together an impressive rookie campaign. He then took it to another level against the Eagles. Reese registered 12 total tackles (10 solo), three sacks and a forced fumble, all of which led to him being nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.
In addition to becoming the youngest player in NFL history to have three sacks in a game, Reese's strip-sack of Joe Milton III was also the fastest time to sack in the league this season. The 21-year-old became the only rookie in the NFL since individual tackle stats were tracked in 1994 to record 10+ tackles and 3.0+ sacks in a single game, and he also became the only player in the league this season to have two sacks while aligned at inside linebacker.
"He's so coachable," coach John Harbaugh said of the rookie linebacker. "We're bringing him from a lot of different places, and a lot of times he's picking, or he's setting the pick, or he's spying. He does everything. He never gets into that world like, 'I want to do this or that.' Or 'I want to rush the passer.' Or 'I want to cover man to man.' He doesn't worry about it. He just says, 'You tell me what to do. What does the defense call for? What's my job?' He's going to be doing it 100 miles an hour every time, and it's just very, very cool and refreshing to see that, especially in such a young guy."
Reese picked up his first NFL sack in the Week 5 matchup in Washington. After adding another 3.5 sacks over the next three games, Reese heads into Week 10 tied for the most sacks among linebackers this season. Meanwhile, he has turned 32.1 percent of his pressures into sacks, the highest rate among linebackers with 10 or more pressures. He also leads everyone at the position with 88 pass rushes.
CB Deonte Banks
As a unit, the Giants defense did well in limiting Joe Milton III in his first career start. The 26-year-old quarterback completed just 18 of 34 passes for 169 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, earning a passer rating of 66.9. Banks contributed to Milton's limited success, allowing just two receptions for 27 yards on six targets, according to PFF. His passer rating against of 48.6 was his second-lowest of the season, although he was called for two penalties.
Banks is putting together the best season of his four-year NFL career. According to Next Gen Stats, the 25-year-old has allowed an average of 3.1 yards of separation in coverage, the second-fewest among cornerbacks. He's also lined up in press coverage on 54.1 percent of his snaps this year, the highest rate of his career.
One week after the last meeting between the NFC East rivals, Commanders No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a season-ending knee injury. Stefon Diggs has caught 12 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns over Washington's last three games, while rookie Antonio Williams has totaled 11 receptions for 129 yards over that same stretch. Diggs has played a majority of his snaps in the slot since McLaurin's injury, which means Banks might match up more against Williams than the veteran on Thursday.
The Giants are set to wear their "Vintage White" uniforms and fans are strongly encouraged to wear white to the game to "White Out" MetLife Stadium.
White Out Game for Giants vs. Commanders on TNF
The New York Giants are calling on fans to help create a "White Out" environment at MetLife Stadium when they take on the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football, Nov. 12 at 8:15 p.m.
