The New York Giants will open the 2025 season on the road against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. These NFC East teams come into this year with very different expectations. The Giants are just hoping to take some strides forward after a disastrous few years. Washington is looking to get to a Super Bowl after reaching last year’s NFC Championship Game. Before these NFC East rivals do battle, continue reading to get my Giants vs Commanders prediction.
Our Giants vs Commanders Pick
- Pick: Washington Commanders -5.5
- Confidence: 3 out of 5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
- Broadcast: FOX
Giants vs Commanders Odds
| Odds Type | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | Washington -5.5 |
| Moneyline | Washington -265 / New York +215 |
| Total | 45.5 |
Key Storylines
- Washington enters Week 1 with Jayden Daniels back as their offensive engine after a breakout rookie season. The Commanders kept their core intact and made additions around him after finishing second in the NFC last year.
- Terry McLaurin resolved a contract dispute and is expected to be available for the Commanders. His presence takes pressure off secondary targets and improves Washington’s red zone options.
- The Giants revamped the quarterback room with veteran Russell Wilson expected to start. How quickly New York’s offense finds rhythm with him is central to any upset plan in this game.
Quarterback Play
Jayden Daniels showed last season that he can run and throw effectively. He had over 3,500 passing yards and 25 passing touchdowns while adding eye-catching rushing production. Daniels will try to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump starting with this game. But he is clearly better than most quarterbacks going into the second season of his career and should avoid any problems.
Russell Wilson brings veteran savvy and improvisational ability to the Giants. He signed a one-year deal to lead the Giants and offers the team an experienced hand after years of uncertainty at the position. The question is whether the Giants offensive line and scheme can protect him enough to let his strengths influence the game.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | Over 226.5 Passing Yards |
| Russell Wilson | Under 217.5 Passing Yards |
| Terry McLaurin | Anytime Touchdown Scorer |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Washington won both games between these teams last season. Both of those wins came by five points or fewer.
- The Giants went 5-12 against the spread last season. Only the Browns and Titans had worse records against the spread.
- Washington went 12-7-1 against the spread a season ago.
Giants vs Commanders Model Projection
- Score Projection: Washington Commanders 27 – New York Giants 20
- Win Probability: Washington 64%, New York 36%
Final Thoughts
In the long run, I think Russell Wilson represents a significant upgrade at quarterback over Daniel Jones. But the Giants are going to be outmanned in this matchup against a Washington team that finally has a reason to believe again. Washington should win this game by a touchdown at home and cover the number against the new-look Giants.
