The NFC East-leading New York Giants host the Washington Commanders tonight in Week 10’s Thursday Night Football game, and the two division rivals arrive headed in opposite directions. The Giants are 5-2-1 and coming off a win over Philadelphia. The Commanders are 2-5-1 and trying to salvage their season after another close loss.
How to watch
- When: Thursday, November 12, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- TV/streaming: Prime Video, with Al Michaels on play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit as analyst and Kaylee Hartung on the sideline
- Radio (Washington): BIG 100 and iHeartRadio, with a Spanish-language call also on iHeartRadio
Giants: McCarthy expected to play through a hip injury
The biggest question this week was quarterback J.J. McCarthy. He left Sunday’s 19-11 win over the Eagles in the third quarter with a hip pointer after a hard hit from Philadelphia linebacker Zack Baun on a running play. Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that it looked like McCarthy would play, and the Giants’ injury report showed him practicing fully on Tuesday and Wednesday with no game designation.
McCarthy’s path to New York has been one of the season’s stranger stories. Field Level Media reported that the Giants traded for him after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2; McCarthy had fallen to third string in Minnesota. He has won both of his starts for New York, though the Eagles sacked him five times on Sunday. Veteran Jameis Winston, who started earlier in the season and has thrown eight touchdown passes, is the backup. He came on Sunday and led a go-ahead touchdown drive, completing 6 of 8 passes for 71 yards.
Running back Cam Skattebo, the team’s leading rusher with 418 yards, sat out Sunday because of the short week but practiced fully and carries no game status. Receiver Malik Nabers leads the Giants with 648 receiving yards. Linebacker Malik Harrison is listed as questionable.
Commanders: Daniels needs help on third down
Washington’s 20-13 loss to the Rams in Week 9 was its second close defeat in three games, according to the team’s own preview. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed time earlier this season with a dislocated elbow, has 1,250 passing yards, seven touchdown passes and no interceptions, plus 252 rushing yards and two rushing scores. Stefon Diggs leads the receivers with 303 yards and five touchdowns.
The problem has been sustaining drives. Washington ranks last in the league in third-down conversion rate at 31.13 percent. The Commanders do lead much of the league in protecting the ball, tied for third with a plus-7 turnover margin. Injuries are piling up, too: center Lucas Patrick (concussion) and tight end Colson Yankoff (knee) are out, and Sports Illustrated reports receiver Terry McLaurin and defensive tackle Daron Payne are on injured reserve.
Key matchup: Washington’s offense vs. a stingy Giants defense
New York’s defense ranks fifth in total yards allowed and third against the pass, giving up 177.8 passing yards per game. Linebacker Arvell Reese leads the team in tackles (68) and sacks (4.5), and safety Jevon Holland has three interceptions. The Giants also rank second in time of possession, which could keep Daniels on the sideline. Washington’s defense, by contrast, ranks 30th against the pass.
Oddsmakers see a close game. SI’s betting preview listed the Giants as 1.5-point favorites, with a total of 42.5 points.
History and stakes
This is the sixth Thursday night meeting between the rivals and the first since Week 2 of 2021. Washington has won the last two Thursday night matchups and is looking for its first Thursday Night Football win since 2022. The Commanders’ all-time record in New York is 32-57-3. A Giants win would strengthen their hold on first place in the division, where SI notes that Dallas, at 4-5, is the only other team with more than two wins.
For recent prime-time action, see our recap of the Bills’ 23-6 Monday night win over the Vikings and last Sunday’s Bears win on a last-second kick.
Why it matters for families
- Late kickoff: An 8:15 p.m. ET start on a school night means the fourth quarter will likely run past many kids’ bedtimes. Recording it or catching the first half together is an easy compromise.
- Streaming only: The game streams on Prime Video, so check your app and login before kickoff.
- A lesson in resilience: A quarterback cut to third string in one city now leading a division leader is a good conversation starter about perseverance.
What to watch next
Watch whether McCarthy can stay upright behind New York’s line and whether Washington can finally convert on third down. Upstormed News will have the result and recap after the game.
Read more: Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 on Thursday night as Baltimore drops fourth straight
Can the Commanders spoil the Giants’ run, or does New York pull further ahead in the NFC East? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Sources: Commanders.com, “Commanders-Giants preview, Week 10” (November 10, 2026); Giants.com, “Giants vs. Commanders Week 10 injury report” (November 11, 2026); Field Level Media, “Giants plan for QB J.J. McCarthy, RB Cam Skattebo Thursday vs. Commanders” (November 9, 2026); Sports Illustrated, “Commanders vs. Giants prediction, odds, spread, injuries, trends for NFL Week 10” (November 9, 2026)
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