He caught a TD against the Commanders last month. Barkley has rushed for at least 50 yards in 10 consecutive games, the longest active streak in NFL. Undrafted free agent QB Tommy DeVito threw two touchdowns and an interception in his first NFL start last week. STATS AND STUFF: New York’s offense hasn’t scored a first-quarter touchdown all season, and its 118 points are the fewest in the league. … The Commanders have lost six of eight since starting 2-0. This is their third consecutive game on the road. … The Giants are looking to snap a three-game skid. … New York has won the past two meetings. SERIES NOTES: The Giants are 49-40-2 at Washington all time. … RB Antonio Gibson is doubtful with a toe injury. Washington’s DE James Smith-Williams and RB Alex Armah are out with hamstring injuries. OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux and WR Jalin Hyatt cleared the concussion protocol Friday and practiced fully along with CBs Deonte Banks (ankle) and Cor’Dale Flott (shoulder). KEY INJURIES: Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle) and CB Adoree Jackson (concussion) are out for the second straight week. Commanders defenders say the problem has been individual mistakes, not defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s scheme, and hope they can limit the big plays this weekend. One of Washington’s biggest problems has been allowing plays of 20 yards or more, and Barkley is capable of continuing that trend. KEY MATCHUP: Giants RB Saquon Barkley vs. He’ll almost certainly drop back to pass 30-plus times, and it’s on him to avoid turnovers. The Commanders have gone all-in on a pass-heavy approach under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in the name of featuring Howell and seeing if the 2022 fifth-round pick is the organization’s future at the position. COMMANDERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Sam Howell.
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