The New York Giants lost their seventh game of the season on Sunday to the Washington Commanders. Their 27-22 defeat at MetLife Stadium gave Washington a season sweep over the Giants. Washington (7-2) had not swept the Giants since 2021, and has done so only twice since 2011.
Unlike most games this season, the Giants’ defense was mostly to blame. Dexter Lawrence and other defensive players echoed this observation after the game. The defense had several blown coverages that Washington didn’t capitalize on, and their inability to get off the field proved devastating for the Giants.