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The New York Giants lost their eighth straight game, this one to the Washington Commanders. Here are the highlights.
The SportsLine Projection Model is backing the Commanders on the spread and money line in this game. Washington covers in 51% of simulations and wins in 46% of them. The Over on 46.5 hits in 52% of simulations.
Commanders weigh growing concern over Jayden Daniels’ usage and injuries while Von Miller climbs to 12th on the all-time sacks list.
New York is a very slim 2.5-point favorite on the spread, which shouldn’t be challenging to cover. The Giants managed to cover this same line in both victories, beating the Los Angeles Chargers by three points in Week 4 before blowing out the Philadelphia Eagles two weeks later.
Interestingly, although Dart has been criticized for not protecting himself enough as a runner, his injury happened on a designed run call by head coach Mike Kafka that gave the quarterback a pitch option to the outside but offered him the ability to run up the middle, as well.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for a 16-yard TD to extend the Washington Commanders' lead over the New York Giants.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, fellow rookie Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards to the end zone and the Washington Commanders ended their season-derailing skid at eight games by beating the similarly woeful New York Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
Washington Commanders‘ linebacker and special teamer Nick Bellore is being punished by the NFL for an illegal action during Week 14 blowout loss to the Minnesota Vikings.The league announced Saturday that Bellore was fined $10,