2 weeks Ago
On an almost-twice-annual basis, the New York Giants - far too often feeling sort of down in the dumps in the NFC East - skip Hallmark and go straight to the Washington Commanders for their living, breathing "Get Well Soon!'' card. That was the idea on Sunday in a key Week 2 matchup as both teams looked to secure their first win of the season. .
.. with the Giants unable to survive, losing at the buzzer 21-18.
The Giants' legendary edge in the series, coming in, was the boasting of a 108-71-5 all-time series lead. More applicable in the "Daniel Jones Era'' (can we call it that?) is the fact that New York had beaten Washington three straight times, and - get this - Jones came in with a 5-1-1 career record against this foe. Rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who led all NFL first-year receivers in Week 1 with five receptions for 66 yards, scored his first TD of his career and finished with a stunning 10 catches for 127 yards.
That's a positive. So was a decent effort from Jones, who finished 16 of 28 for 128 yards and two TDs. So is the fact that New York didn't give up a TD to Washington.
But somehow head coach Brian Daboll's group gave up seven field goals - Austin Seibert made 'em all for Washington - and now in addition to starting 0-2, New York losing to Washington right now might be as low as it goes. Related: Commanders vs. Giants 'Not A Rivalry? Kayvon Doesn't Get It The winner of this game as a contender in the NFC East? That's not realistic.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys rosters have established themselves to be far superior than what the Giants and the Commanders can throw out there. But this weekend did present a critical opportunity for the Giants to climb in the NFC East standings. And though it usually does happen? It didn't happen here.
A "Get Well Card''? Nope. The Giants didn't get even that..
