It has been a while since it was a big deal when the Giants played Washington.
It was the biggest game of the week with standing in the NFC East at stake. Joe Gibbs and the Hogs against Bill Parcells and his Giants were classic encounters, while Michael Strahan and Eli Manning had a few special moments at FedEx Field en route to Super Bowl glory.
When the ancient rivals prepare to meet Sunday at FedEx Field, what’s happening off the field is being talked about more than what might happen on the field. It makes the game between the Giants (4-8) and Washington (6-6) feel like a footnote to everyone except the fans and the players.