Our Giants vs Commanders preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 5 matchup between the New York Giants (3-1) and the Washington Commanders (1-3) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on FOX.
Week 5 storyline: The 3-1 Giants lead the NFC East entering a division game in Landover, where Washington’s quarterback situation is unsettled. Dan Quinn said Monday the Commanders are aiming for Jayden Daniels (dislocated left elbow) to get a full practice week and start, while Marcus Mariota sprained his right MCL in London and seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis finished that 30-13 loss to the Colts (ESPN, team site).
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Commanders as 3-point favorites over the Giants, with the moneyline at Giants +140 / Commanders -166 and the over/under at 43.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from WSH -2.5 to WSH -3 and the total has moved from 48.5 to 43.5. Below are the full Giants vs Commanders odds, both team previews, the latest Week 5 injury news and TV details.
Giants vs Commanders Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New York Giants at Washington Commanders |
| Records | Giants 3-1 (0-1 road) · Commanders 1-3 (1-1 home) |
| Spread | Giants +3 (-105) · Commanders -3 (-115) |
| Moneyline | Giants +140 · Commanders -166 |
| Total | 43.5 (Over -118 / Under -102) |
| Venue | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Giants: John Harbaugh · Commanders: Dan Quinn |
| Starting QBs | Giants: Jameis Winston · Commanders: TBD — Jayden Daniels (elbow; Quinn aiming for him to start) or rookie Athan Kaliakmanis; Marcus Mariota doubtful (MCL sprain) |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET). Opening line: WSH -2.5, total 48.5, moneyline Giants +114 / Commanders -135. Line movement: the spread has moved from WSH -2.5 to WSH -3, the total has moved from 48.5 to 43.5, and the moneyline has gone from Giants +114 / Commanders -135 at the open to Giants +140 / Commanders -166. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
New York Giants Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: vs Cowboys, W 28-20 · Week 2: at Rams, L 6-28 · Week 3: vs Titans, W 12-7 · Week 4: vs Cardinals, W 36-24. Points: 82 scored, 79 allowed.
Season so far: New York beat Dallas 28-20 in John Harbaugh’s debut, lost 28-6 at the Rams in the game where Jaxson Dart was injured, then beat Tennessee 12-7 and Arizona 36-24 at home. The Giants are 3-0 at MetLife Stadium and 0-1 on the road (AP).
Quarterback and key players: Jameis Winston is 43 of 78 for 479 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions (ESPN); against Arizona he threw for 250 yards and three scores with two interceptions. Cam Skattebo has 235 rushing yards, Malik Nabers has 18 catches for 208 yards and LB Arvell Reese leads with 34 tackles.
This week: Dart (knee) and LB Brian Burns (torn ACL) are on injured reserve, and the Giants acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota on Sept. 28; he is No. 2 on ESPN’s depth chart. WR Braxton Berrios (foot) is doubtful, while DE Chauncey Golston (neck) and S Jason Pinnock (concussion) were hurt against Arizona (ESPN, New York Post).
Washington Commanders Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Eagles, L 22-24 · Week 2: at Cowboys, L 20-37 · Week 3: vs Seahawks, W 33-31 · Week 4: vs Colts (London), L 13-30. Points: 88 scored, 122 allowed.
Season so far: Washington lost 24-22 at Philadelphia on a failed tying two-point try and 37-20 at Dallas, where Daniels dislocated his elbow again. The Commanders then beat defending champion Seattle 33-31 to end its 12-game winning streak, and lost 30-13 to Indianapolis in London as the designated home team (AP).
Quarterback and key players: Mariota is 33 of 51 for 340 yards with four touchdowns (ESPN), and Kaliakmanis went 15 of 33 for 186 yards with a touchdown and an interception in London. Stefon Diggs leads with 18 catches for 170 yards and three scores, Jacory Croskey-Merritt has 157 rushing yards, Odafe Oweh has two sacks and S Jeremy Reaves has 29 tackles.
This week: WR Jaylin Lane (ankle surgery) is out for the season. WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) missed London, and Quinn said the team will see what he can do at Wednesday’s practice; RB Rachaad White (shoulder) is in line to practice, per Quinn. G Sam Cosmi (concussion) and S Nick Cross (illness) are listed out (ESPN, Washington Post).
Giants vs Commanders Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 4, not official game designations: official Week 5 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 9. Some players listed questionable left Week 4 games and have not been updated yet.
New York Giants — Out: none · Doubtful: WR Braxton Berrios (foot) · Questionable: DE Chauncey Golston (neck); S Jason Pinnock (concussion) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): none since Sept. 22.
Washington Commanders — Out: WR Jaylin Lane (ankle surgery); RB Rachaad White (shoulder); WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring); QB Jayden Daniels (elbow dislocation); G Sam Cosmi (concussion); S Nick Cross (illness) · Doubtful: QB Marcus Mariota (knee – MCL sprain) · Questionable: S Tyler Owens (hamstring); S Jeremy Reaves (finger); DE Charles Omenihu (groin) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): none since Sept. 22.
QB uncertainty: ESPN’s tracker still lists Daniels as out and Mariota as doubtful, and Washington has not named a starter. ESPN’s depth chart lists Daniels, Mariota and Kaliakmanis in that order. Wednesday’s practice report will show whether Daniels is a full participant.
Giants vs Commanders Key Matchup Notes
- Washington’s quarterback: Daniels has not played since dislocating his left elbow in Week 2; Kaliakmanis completed 45 percent of his passes in London.
- Giants on the road: All three New York wins came at home; its only road game was the 28-6 loss to the Rams.
- Diggs and the Washington receivers: Diggs has three touchdown catches, and McLaurin’s hamstring and Lane’s injury leave the group thin.
- Winston’s turnovers: Winston has three touchdown passes and three interceptions this season, two of the interceptions coming against Arizona.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened WSH -2.5 with a 48.5 total and now shows WSH -3 and 43.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 2:18 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
- TV / Streaming: FOX (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Fox One and the FOX Sports app (local FOX feed), NFL+ on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV for out-of-market viewers
Where to watch: the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game airs on FOX at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET) for the Giants vs Commanders game on October 11, 2026.