Giants vs. Redskins: 6 things to know about Week 16

The New York Giants and Washington Redskins square off on Sunday in Week 16, so here are six things fans should know.

The New York Giants (3-11) travel down to the Nation’s capital to face the Washington Redskins, who are also 3-11 this season.

Here’s a quick look at six things fans should know ahead of the NFC East matchup:

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The series

The Giants-Redskins rivalry began in 1932 when the Skins were known as the Boston Braves and is the oldest in the NFC East division. The Giants have a regular season lead in the series of 101-68-4.

The teams have met twice in the postseason. In 1943, the Redskins shut the Giants out, 28-0, at the Polo Grounds then lost the NFL Championship to the Chicago Bears the next week, 41-21.

In January of 1987, Big Blue returned the favor, blanking Washington, 17-0, in the NFC Championship Game at Giants Stadium. The Giants went on to defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI two weeks later.

The Giants defeated the Redskins, 24-7, in their first meeting this season in Week 4 at MetLife Stadium.