The New York Giants will face off against the Washington Commanders in their second divisional game of the season on Sunday.
After starting the year 1-5, due in part to a tough schedule that included four of their first six games in prime time, the Giants will see a familiar opponent in Week 7 with a chance to pick up a victory.
The Giants are underdogs of about a field goal depending on where you look. Injuries are likely to thank for that.
Big Blue showed signs of life last Sunday against the Bills and will hope to carry that over to this week.
Here are three reasons for optimism heading into Sunday.