Giants vs Commanders predictions, graded
New York Giants at Washington Commanders · Week 5, 2026 · Sun, Oct 11 · Final: Giants 27, Commanders 27 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Giants vs Commanders? Of 16 pundits with a call on record, the room is split, 8 each. 12 named a score; the median has it level. It finished level, 27-27. Their graded calls averaged 61 out of 100.
Who the room took
16 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callGiants vs Commanders picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsCommanders 2, Giants 2
The other 12 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Commanders 6, Giants 6.
Giants vs Commanders score predictions
12 pundits named a score; the median call is a tie, and the final was a tie.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jeremy PargoCommanders 20, Giants 18Close · 70
- Bobby KownackGiants 17, Commanders 14Close · 68
- Gennaro FiliceCommanders 26, Giants 23Close · 68
- Brooke CersosimoCommanders 25, Giants 21Close · 65
- Dan ParrGiants 23, Commanders 21Close · 70
- Eric MoodyGiants 24, Commanders 20Close · 65
- Pamela MaldonadoGiants 24, Commanders 17Close · 58
- Seth WalderCommanders 24, Giants 16Close · 56
- Jordan DajaniCommanders 20, Giants 17Close · 68
- Tyler SullivanCommanders 26, Giants 23Close · 68
- Pete PriscoGiants 26, Commanders 24Close · 70
- John BreechGiants 23, Commanders 16Close · 58
Giants at Commanders: how they came in
The Giants are 3-1 and have won 2 straight; the Commanders are 1-3. It is a division game. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Giants at 7.1 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Commanders at 6.4 wins on average.
Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland · Division game
- Record coming in
- 3-1 · won 2 straight · 82 scored, 79 allowed
- Last games
- W 36-24 vs Cardinals Week 4
- W 12-7 vs Titans Week 3
- L 6-28 at Rams Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 21st, defense 16th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 4-13
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 7.1 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 4 Giants games
- Record coming in
- 1-3 · 88 scored, 122 allowed
- Last games
- L 13-30 vs Colts Week 4
- W 33-31 vs Seahawks Week 3
- L 20-37 at Cowboys Week 2
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 19th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.4 · 1 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 4 Commanders games
Giants and Commanders players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Giants
- J.J. McCarthyStarting QB · QB
915 passing yards · 2 TD, 2 INT · 63.5% completions · 5 games · 33rd in the NFL in passing yards
J.J. McCarthy to move to Minnesota Vikings
“Vikings QB: JJ McCarthy. ... McCarthy's overall potential might be enough to compel a team to make an offer to the Vikings for his services” the article →
J.J. McCarthy to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Jay Kaders in line to back him up this week.” the article →
- Cam SkatteboRB1 · RB
496 rushing yards on 116 carries · 4 TD · 14 catches for 120 · 7 games · 16th in the NFL in rushing yards
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Cam Skattebo is fully healthy, I expect him to lead New York’s backfield” the article →
Cam Skattebo to be 1st on the depth chart
“However, speculation suggests this is still Skattebo's backfield for now.” the article →
- Malik NabersWR1 · WR
58 catches for 692 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in receiving yards
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“If Nabers is even 80% of his normal amazingness, I expect him to be the clear target hog for the Giants in Week 1.” the article →
Malik Nabers to be 1st on the depth chart
“He will be the top offensive weapon in the lineup when he returns and is vitally important in New York's search for a breakthrough season.” the article →
- Isaiah LikelyTE1 · TE
55 catches for 575 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 17th in the NFL in receiving yards
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“Likely should be their clear starting tight end and a strong part of their passing game” the article →
Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart
“No longer is he buried behind Mark Andrews in Baltimore. Likely is the tight end on this Giants roster and looks ready for a full-on breakout year.” the article →
- Arvell ReeseSack leader · Tackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 52 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks · 1st in the NFL in solo tackles
Arvell Reese to be 1st on the depth chart
“Both Reese and Mauigoa are projected starters at positions of need, which helped earn the Giants glowing reviews for their draft.” the article →
Arvell Reese to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Let's come out of left field. Let's go with Arville Reese finding a way to get it done.” the article →
Commanders
- Jayden DanielsStarting QB · QB
1,499 passing yards · 10 TD, 2 INT · 64.8% completions · 280 rushing yards · 7 games · 23rd in the NFL in passing yards
“I would say it's a long shot that he plays this week (Week 4 international game)” the article →
Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
“In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.” the article →
- Rachaad WhiteRB1 · RB
275 rushing yards on 65 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 134 · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
“looks like there's a good chance rashad white misses this game with the shoulder injury (Week 4 Colts at Commanders)” the article →
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“These rising running backs need to be on someone's roster in your league... as they potentially step into No. 1 roles on the Broncos and Commanders offenses, respectively.” the article →
- Stefon DiggsWR1 · WR
36 catches for 386 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 41st in the NFL in receiving yards
Stefon Diggs to move to Washington Commanders
“Where do you think he ultimately lands? He's gotta go to Washington. Right? Washington, Kansas City.” the article →
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Diggs needed a new team, and Daniels needed a reliable WR2.” the article →
- Chig OkonkwoTE1 · TE
27 catches for 263 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 89th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end, we are keeping four of those guys in the tight end room. Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff.” the article →
- Odafe OwehSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafay Owe, who's been dealing with his own set of injuries, Charles and Manny Hu, Dorrance Armstrong, Kayla Von, Chason... Jevontae Jean Baptiste, Joshua Joseph” the article →
- Amik RobertsonTackle leader · CB
36 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“Mike Usainersville, Amiek Robertson, Rasul Douglas, and Trey Amos.” the article →
Every call on Giants at Commanders
1–17 of 17
Washington Commanders 20 — New York Giants 18
J. Bergman Washington Commanders 20-18
Washington Commanders 25 — New York Giants 21
B. Cersosimo Washington Commanders 25-21
Washington Commanders 26 — New York Giants 23
G. Filice Washington Commanders 26-23
New York Giants 17 — Washington Commanders 14
B. Kownack New York Giants 17-14
New York Giants 23 — Washington Commanders 21
D. Parr New York Giants 23-21
New York Giants 24 — Commanders 20
Moody's pick: Giants 24, Commanders 20
Washington Commanders 24 — Giants 16
Walder's pick: Commanders 24, Giants 16
New York Giants 24 — Commanders 17
Maldonado's pick: Giants 24, Commanders 17
Washington Commanders 20 — Giants 17
Projected score: Commanders 20-17
New York Giants to beat Washington Commanders
I know Polymarket has Washington at 62% in this game... I got the Giants in this game.
Washington Commanders 26 — Giants 23
Giants at Commanders Projected score : Commanders 26, Giants 23
New York Giants 26 — Commanders 24
Pick: Giants 26, Commanders 24
New York Giants 23 — Commanders 16
Giants 23-16 over Commanders
New York Giants to beat Washington
I believe, they've got a game against Washington... Those are three winnable types of games.
Washington Commanders to beat New York Giants
After starting with two losses against the Eagles and Commanders in Weeks 9 and 10
Washington Commanders to beat New York Giants
I think that's the way that the Washington air sealed his victory against the New York Giants in week five.
Washington Commanders to beat New York Giants
we're gonna move from week five to week 10. And, again, it's the New York Giants. This time, it's at the New York Giants ... you gotta sweep the giants