LANDOVER, Md. - Dexter Lawrence was asked this week what makes him certain his New York Giants are ready for what awaits beginning Sunday afternoon against the Washington Commanders , embracing the challenge of turning the page on a three-win campaign from a year ago and proving this is indeed a different team.

"We got to go beat Washington," the Giants' All-Pro defensive lineman said. "That’s how I’m going to answer that one."

Since 2013, the Giants have started 0-2 nine times, most in the NFL. They'd love to end that streak before it even gets started with a brutal slate of games against three playoff teams - Washington, Kansas City and the Chargers - and a fourth next Sunday against the Cowboys, who have won the last 13 games in the rivalry with Dak Prescott at quarterback.

So, w

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