Make New York Post a Preferred Source An inside look at Thursday night’s Giants-Commanders matchup at MetLife Stadium:
This may seem ultra-specific but the ability to contain the damage Daniels does with his legs could be the difference between winning and losing.
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Daniels’ scrambling in the first meeting last month destroyed the Giants, accounting for 103 yards (an average of 11.4 yards) and touchdown runs of 38 and 26 yards as he merrily sprinted into the end zone.
Daniels, despite missing two games this season, is the Commanders’ leading rusher.
Does defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson assign a spy to monitor Daniels’ every move?
If so, can you imagine Arvell Reese in that role? Or maybe Dru Phillips.
Or maybe Wilson changes it up from series to series. Someone needs to watch Daniels.
Jayden Daniels Amber Searls-Imagn Images Arvell Reese Corey Sipkin for New York Post Key stat 31.1%: The Commanders offense is the worst in the league in converting on third down. The Giants are tied for 11th best in third-down defense.
As far as ball security, the Commanders (plus-7) have one of the NFL’s best turnover margins. The Giants (minus-2) do not.
The Giants are by far the more buttoned-up operation, though, especially down the stretch of games.
