The New York Giants look to even their record at 1-1 Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Here are five key matchups to watch.
Giants edge defenders vs. Commanders offensive tackles
The Giants are banking heavily on the troika of nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and edge defenders Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux to wreak havoc in opposing backfields, covering for a young secondary that has question marks.
Burns (4 tackles, 1 quarterback hit) and Thibodeaux (0 tackles, 1 quarterback hit, 1 missed tackle, and a costly personal foul penalty on third-and-16 that led to a Minnesota Vikings touchdown) did not do their parts in Week 1.