The New York Giants face the Washington Commanders next week in the first of two matchups this season.
We’re not just previewing the game between the Commanders and the Giants; we’re also providing a historical review of the rivalry. I was asked to select five of the most memorable games from past Giants-Washington matchups.
I want to discuss more recent games — post the NFL/AFL merger — but I’d be remiss if I failed to mention the history between these two franchises, so first, let’s dive back into the archives of the NFL.
Giants-Washington history
Washington and the Giants’ rivalry started back in the 1930s.