Redskins vs. Giants: Game Preview and Pick

New York Giants: 1-2

Washington Redskins: 1-2

Dec 29, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws away a pass as he is hit by Washington Redskins defensive end Kedric Golston (64) in the first half during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Redskins vs. Giants. The Washington Redskins return home to take on the NFC East rival New York Giants on Thursday night. The Redskins enter this game coming off of heart pounding loss on the road to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Giants got their first win of the season at home over the Houston Texans.

The Eagles games was extremely physical and the Redskins came away from it with several players named on their injured list. So having to turn around a play a game on Thursday night will be an even bigger challenge than it already is. Head coach Jay Gruden may be trying to figure out his depth chart right up until game time.

So the Giants should have an advantage in terms of health and will be confident coming off their first win of the season. The Giants offense finally got on track against the Texans and quarterback Eli Manning played well as did running back Rashad Jennings who rushed for 176 yards on the ground.

However, the Redskins are ranked third in the league against the run so even though the Redskins are banged up on their defensive line I doubt they’ll let Jennings go off like he did against the Texans. Also, the Redskins offense is ranked second in the league so they’ll give the Giants defense a much bigger challenge than the Texans did.

But with all of the injuries I think the Giants will have some success against the Redskins defense. However, I think the Redskins offense is more potent than the Giants and they’ll be able to outscore them but they’ll have to avoid turnovers as Ryan Fitzpatrick had three interceptions against the Giants and that may have been the difference in the game.

And quarterback Kirk Cousins had a terrible game against the Giants late last season completing less than 50% of his passes and will be looking for redemption. This will be another hard-fought and tough NFC East contest but I think the Redskins will have enough in the tank to hold off the Giants for a close win with a boost from the home crowd. Redskins vs. Giants

Winner: Redskins

Score prediction: 28-24 Redskins

Points spread: Redskins -3.5

Over/under: 46 – Over

8:25 pm – CBS/NFL

Redskins vs. Giants