The New York Giants are looking to bounce back after a rough Week 1, and this matchup against the Washington Commanders could provide a much-needed opportunity for improvement. Despite a poor showing last week, Daniel Jones finds himself in a more favorable situation facing a Commanders' defense with a vulnerable secondary and an ineffective edge rush. While the Giants' offensive line has had its struggles, Washington's weaker pass rush should give Jones more time to find his targets and avoid costly mistakes. If he can exploit these defensive gaps, the Giants’ offense has a solid chance to rebound.

Defensively, the Giants will need to focus on limiting the impact of Jayden Daniels and Brian Robinson. Although their secondary is a concern, the Commanders’ offense isn't as potent as the Giants’ Week 1 opponent, giving New York a chance to tighten up and force errors. Applying pressure on Daniels and containing Robinson’s ground game will be crucial for the Giants to keep this game competitive.

Expect a closer contest than anticipated if the Giants can exploit the Commanders’ defensive weaknesses and shore up their own defensive issues. Both teams showed areas in need of improvement after Week 1, and for the Giants, the path to covering the spread lies in winning the battle at the line of scrimmage and capitalizing on mistakes made by the Commanders.