The New York Giants entered Week 1 against Washington with optimism, but those expectations quickly unraveled in ugly fashion.
Instead of showing signs of a revamped contender, the Giants were overwhelmed by a superior Commanders squad, losing 21–6 on Sunday.
Offensive line fails at the worst possible time
The biggest storyline was once again the offensive line, which completely collapsed against Washington’s relentless front seven pressure.
The Giants allowed eight quarterback hits, two sacks, and seven tackles for loss, leaving the offense stagnant and hopelessly one-dimensional.
Running lanes disappeared almost instantly, with the Giants mustering just 74 rushing yards and averaging a paltry 3.2 yards per attempt.
Pass protection wasn’t any better, forcing rushed throws and preven