The Washington Commanders (6-2) face the New York Giants (2-6) in Week 9 in a rematch from seven weeks ago. The Commanders won on that day, 21-18, behind the right leg of Austin Seibert. The Commanders did not score a touchdown, with the newly-signed Seibert scoring all 21 points.
The Commanders moved the ball at will against New York, but if not for Giants kicker Graham Gano’s injury, which left them without a kicker, the result could have been much different. Washington’s red-zone mistakes, including multiple penalties, almost cost them, much like last week in the win against the Bears.
Washington enters Week 9 with the NFC’s best offense against a capable New York defense. The Giants lead the NFL in sacks. So, how do these teams stack up statistically? Let’s take a look.
Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders catches a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Commanders: 3rd, 29.5 PPG
Giants: 31st, 14.6 PPG
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Commanders: 9th, 230.5 YPG
Giants: 23rd, 195.1 YPG
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Commanders: 3rd, 165.8 YPG
Giants: 24th, 108.5 YPG
Ben Sinnott #82 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Commanders: 3rd, 396.3 YPG
Giants: 26th, 303.6 YPG
Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) celebrates after making a tackle on a fourth down conversion attempt against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Commanders: 10th, 20.9 PPG
Giants: 14th, 21.9 PPG
Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants celebrates after a sack in the second quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Commanders: 6th, 186.8 YPG
Giants: 8th, 189.4 YPG
Frankie Luvu #4 and Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders react against the Cleveland Browns atFedExField on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Commanders: 25th, 139.6 YPG
Giants: 27th, 141.8 YPG
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) looks at his sideline for instructions at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com
Commanders: 13th, 326.4 YPG
Giants: 17th, 331.1 YPG
Detailed view of a yellow penalty flag on the field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Commanders: 8th, 44.9 YPG
Giants: 6th, 43.4 YPG
Jonathan Allen #93 and Frankie Luvu #4 of the Washington Commanders react after a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Commanders: 23rd, 44.0%
Giants: 7th, 32.05%
