Giants face Commanders with linebacker Reese, Styles matchup ahead
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The New York Giants and Washington Commanders meet on Sunday, both featuring first-round rookie linebackers from Ohio State. Arvell Reese leads the Giants' defense with 33 tackles, making him pivotal to their 3-1 start. Sonny Styles, part of the Commanders' scheme, also shows strong performance, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The game is anticipated as a chance to evaluate the Giants' draft decision between the two players. Reese's versatility will be crucial as the Giants adapt to the loss of edge rusher Brian Burns for the season.
- •Giants are 3-1 without quarterback Jaxson Dart
- •Reese recognized as NFL's Week 4 Rookie of the Week
- •Styles awarded NFC Defensive Player of the Week
- •Both rookies were top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
- •Game scheduled for October 9, 2026
- 1:20 PMCBS Sports — Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles to meet in Week 4: Did Giants make right choice between first-round linebackers?
"There might not have been a wrong answer for the Giants at pick No. 5 in the 2026 NFL Draft
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