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Everything You Need to Know About NY Giants at Washington Commanders (Week 1)

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NY Giants LT Andrew Thomas Limited in Wednesday's Practice

NY Giants LT Andrew Thomas
NY Giants LT Andrew Thomas | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Giants are hopeful of having their starting left tackle available for Sunday's regular-season opener.



Anonymous NY Giants Staffer Offers Blunt Critique of CB Deonte Banks

New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks | Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

An unnamed Giants staff member told The Washington Post's Jason LaCanfora that Deonte Banks needs to "grow up."


5 Storylines to Watch Ahead of NY Giants-Washington Commanders Week 1 Meeting

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles away from New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles away from New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Quarterbacks, fast starts, injury updates, and more--it's all part of the top storylines for the New York Giants ahead of their Week 1 opener against Washington.


Jaxson Dart Listed as QB2 on NY Giants’ Week 1 Unofficial Depth Chart

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Dart's rise up the team's depth chart comes as no surprise.


NY Giants Not Concerned About Historic Slow Starts to Season

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll. | Michael Karas-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Recent history suggests good things happen for the Giants when they get off to a fast start to their season.


NY Giants RB Tyrone Tracy, Jr. Reflects on Growth from Rookie Season

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Aug 9, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Tyrone Tracy is a starting NFL running back. But that's just the beginning for him.


Locked On Giants: How we think the three main summer competitions from camp will play out, how many wins are realistic for the Giants (and against whom?) and three macro picture items the Giants must strive for to have a successful season.


NY Giants Bracing for Improved Version of Jayden Daniels

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) pre game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was pretty impressive against the Giants as a rookie. And the Giants are expecting more of the same when they see him on Sunday.


Brian Daboll Mum on NY Giants Injuries, Roster Battle Results Ahead of Week 1 Opener

With Daboll refusing to confirm anything, here is what is believed will be the case.


NY Giants Open as Underdogs Against Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders helmet sits on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
Washington Commanders helmet sits on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Until proven otherwise, expect the Giants to be underdogs in their games this season.


4 Biggest Questions About NY Giants Defense Ahead of Week 1 Opener

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II | Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Giants poured a lot of resources into their defense, but that doesn't mean there still aren't some questions in need of answering.


5 Biggest Questions About NY Giants Offense Ahead of Week 1 Opener

The New York Giants take the field, Thursday, August 21, 2025, in East Rutherford.
The New York Giants take the field, Thursday, August 21, 2025, in East Rutherford. | Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Quarterback play, injury concerns, and play calling top our list of the five most pressing questions about the New York Giants ahead of their Week 1 opener.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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