5 most memorable games in the Giants-Commanders rivalry

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. In 1932, the Boston Braves were formed as an NFL football team. The Braves were…