the Giants (1-5) have shown fight. Last week, backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor led their most complete game of the season even though the Giants allowed two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 14-9 loss to Buffalo.
Sportsbooks generally consider Washington a 2.5-point favorite.
“These guys are professionals, doesn’t matter what the record is,” Coach Ron Rivera said. “This is a divisional game. … These games are important. They’re all important, but the divisional games bring a little something extra.”
Six offensive linemen injured
Six of the nine offensive linemen on the team’s initial 53-man roster are hurt.