Updated November 11, 2026
Week 10 opens Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, where the Washington Commanders (2-5-1) visit the New York Giants (5-2-1). The two NFC East teams played to a 27-27 tie in Washington in Week 5, and the rematch comes with very different stakes for each side. This preview covers kickoff and how to watch, where each team stands after Week 9, the matchups worth watching, and what the official injury reports showed as of Wednesday morning, Pacific time. It is a football preview with no betting content.
Kickoff Time, Channel and Stream
NFL.com's official Week 10 schedule lists Commanders at Giants for Thursday, November 12, at 8:15 p.m. ET, which is 5:15 p.m. PT, on Prime Video. NFL.com's game preview also lists NFL+ as a way to watch on mobile. The game is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the first of 14 Week 10 games, with four teams on bye: Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. Our full Week 10 schedule with times and TV has the rest of the slate.
Where Washington Stands
Washington lost 20-13 at home to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9, according to the NFL.com game center for Rams at Commanders. ESPN's box score shows Washington went 3 of 12 on third down in that game. The loss dropped the Commanders to 2-5-1, and NFL.com's Thursday preview calls it "now or never" for Dan Quinn's team, saying a loss would crush Washington's chances of getting into the playoff race.
The season numbers on NFL.com's game center for this matchup show where Washington has been good and where it has not. The offense averages 21.5 points per game (21st) and 325.4 yards per game (20th). The bright spot is ball security and takeaways: Washington is plus-7 in turnover differential, third in the league. On the other side, NFL.com notes the Commanders have allowed the third-most passing yards per game, at 240.
Where New York Stands
The Giants won 19-11 at Philadelphia in Week 9, per the NFL.com game center for Giants at Eagles. At 5-2-1 they are alone in first place in the NFC East, and NFL.com points out that John Harbaugh's Giants are chasing their first division title since 2011.
New York's identity this season has been control of the clock and a disruptive defense. NFL.com's game center has the Giants second in the league in time of possession at 33:42 per game, with 22.8 points per game (16th) and 333.1 yards per game (14th). Their turnover differential is minus-2 (22nd), the one category where Washington has a clear edge on paper.
Matchups to Watch Thursday
J.J. McCarthy and the Giants' Passing Game
McCarthy, acquired from Minnesota in late September according to NFL.com, missed 16 third-quarter snaps against the Eagles with a hip injury. NFL.com reports he is expected to start Thursday. Its three storylines for Commanders vs. Giants cite Next Gen Stats showing he has averaged 12.1 yards per attempt on throws outside the numbers this season. Against a Washington pass defense that has given up yardage, his health and his willingness to throw outside will shape the game.
Jayden Daniels Against the Giants' Pressure
In the Week 5 tie, Daniels became the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for 100 or more yards and at least two touchdowns against the Giants, per NFL.com. The same preview says New York blitzed him on 62.2% of his dropbacks that day, its highest rate in any game this season, and he took four sacks against the blitz. How Washington protects him, and whether its running backs can take some of the load, is the central question for the Commanders' offense.
Two Rookie Linebackers
Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese had 12 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble against Philadelphia, according to NFL.com, which also notes that Washington linebacker Sonny Styles leads the Commanders in tackles. Both played at Ohio State. Expect each defense to lean on its young linebacker in a game the Week 5 result suggests could be close.
Injury Report Notes as of Wednesday Morning
For a Thursday game, the league's Personnel (Injury) Report Policy, summarized in NFL.com's 2026-27 important dates calendar, requires practice reports on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Game Status Report due Wednesday by 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT) or as soon as possible after practice. As of about 9:20 a.m. PT Wednesday, neither team's Wednesday report or game designations had been posted. What the Monday and Tuesday reports showed, per NFL.com's official injury report page and the team-posted reports:
- Washington: Daniels (left elbow) was a full participant both days. Center Lucas Patrick (concussion) and tight end Colson Yankoff (knee) did not participate either day. Wide receiver Treylon Burks (foot) went from did not participate to limited. Washington did not practice Monday, so that day's report was an estimate, per the Commanders' Week 10 injury report.
- New York: McCarthy (hip), running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring), wide receiver Darnell Mooney (chest) and wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) were limited Monday and full Tuesday. Outside linebacker Abdul Carter (knee/back) and linebacker Malik Harrison (groin) were limited both days, and cornerback Colton Hood (finger) was limited Tuesday. The Giants held a walkthrough Monday, so their Monday participation was a projection, per the Giants' Week 10 injury report.
None of these are game designations. Wednesday's report will add statuses, and our guide to questionable vs. doubtful and other injury report terms explains what each one means. The Week 10 injury report schedule shows when every other team files.
How to Watch on Prime Video
Thursday Night Football streams on Prime Video, so you need a Prime Video account and a device with the app or a web browser. NFL.com also lists NFL+ for mobile viewing. If you have dropped cable and want to see how Thursday, Sunday and Monday games fit together, our guide to watching the NFL without cable lays out the options.
Featured photo: MetLife Stadium before a Washington at New York game in 2020, by All-Pro Reels via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0), cropped with a short banner.
Commanders vs. Giants Thursday Night: Questions
What time is Commanders vs. Giants on Thursday Night Football?
Kickoff is Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) at MetLife Stadium, per NFL.com's Week 10 schedule.
What channel is the Commanders vs. Giants game on?
The game streams on Prime Video. NFL.com also lists NFL+ for watching on a phone or tablet.
Is J.J. McCarthy playing Thursday night?
NFL.com reported he is expected to start, and he was a full participant in Tuesday's practice after being limited Monday with a hip injury. Check Wednesday's official injury report for his game status.
