Commanders face Giants as NFC East race tightens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:33 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Washington Commanders will host the New York Giants on Sunday, aiming to improve their standings in the NFC East. Washington is favored by 3.5 points amid discussions of potential returns for key players Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, and Sam Cosmi. If the Commanders win, only one game will separate all NFC East teams, with Washington currently holding a 4-0 record against the Giants since 2024. This matchup could significantly impact the competitive dynamics within the division.
- •Washington favored by 3.5 points against New York.
- •Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, and Sam Cosmi may return.
- •Commanders 4-0 against Giants since 2024.
- •NFC East teams are closely bunched in standings.
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — If Commanders beat NYG Sunday, only 1 game will separate all 4 NFC East teams - All aTwitter
"Washington is favored by 3.5 points in a game where Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin & Sam Cosmi could return to play; Commanders 4-0 vs Giants since 2024
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