As a Giants fan, I was obviously hoping they’d win — an early missed field goal was costly — but this was more or less the kind of game I expected, close, back and forth, some big plays, some big mistakes. In the end, both teams are middle of the pack, and the Redskins are now drawing live again for the division.

J.J. McCarthy looked pretty good to me, a couple dangerous throws including the game-ending pick notwithstanding. He had the amazing scramble and shovel throw to Cam Skattebo and also made plays with his legs.
Speaking of Skattebo, he was a massive upgrade over Devin Singletary, ran hard, ground out extra yards on every play, picked up the blitz and made plays in the passing game. He’s easily a top-15 back ROS with top-10 upside.
Isaiah Likely (11-9-127-1) thrived when Jameis Winston was under center, but McCarthy had preferred Nabers until this game when Likely set a career high in yardage. He’s a top-three TE.
Nabers (7-5-44-0) had a modest game. The Giants should make it more of a priority to get him the ball. He’s the NFC’s Ja’Marr Chase. Rookie Malachi Fields has looked like a player since the start of the year too.
Jayden Daniels threw two picks, but one of them was on 4th down and had the same effect as an incomplete pass, so it doesn’t really count. He did what he had to do and gives the Redskins a puncher’s chance against most teams.
Stefon Diggs (10-6-83-1) seems like the clear No. 1 now with Terry McLaurin done for the year. Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks are fighting for what’s left.
Chig Okonkwo had a bad game — eight targets for only 24 yards, while Ben Sinnott (4-4-42-1) looked like the tight end who should be getting the ball.
I had to start Austin Ekeler in my best NFFC league out of desperation — Josh Jacobs is out, and Bucky Irving on bye — and he did okay with 9.4 points. Ekeler actually fought pretty hard in short yardage a couple times for a small old guy.
Arvell Reese (Steak League) delivered again with 13 tackles. Rising superstar.

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