New York Giants aim for NFC East lead against Washington Commanders

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

New York Giants aim for NFC East lead against Washington Commanders
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The New York Giants face the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 10, with a chance to take control of the NFC East. The Giants, 3-1, could widen their division lead to two games with a win, combined with a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles, currently at 2-2, are dealing with multiple injuries, including to key players Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert. The Commanders will have quarterback Jayden Daniels playing with a brace due to a dislocated elbow, highlighting their injury struggles as well. A victory for the Giants would put their record at 4-1 and improve their division standing to 2-0.

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  • •Giants enter the game with a 3-1 record.
  • •Commanders list 23 players on their injury report.
  • •Eagles face a strong Jaguars team in London.
  • •Giants have not won the NFC East since 2011.
  • •A win would put the Giants at 4-1 overall.
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The New York Giants will enter Sunday with an unexpected opportunity to gain complete control of the NFC East.

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