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Washington at New York Giants meaningless?

Is Washington’s game against the Giants a meaningless one?

This Week 18 match of Washington at the New York Giants could very easily be the lowest-rated game this weekend. Both teams have disappointed this season, and both teams have turned up the disappointment in this last month.

The Giants look like they began mailing it in a few weeks ago, don’t they? Their last five games the Giants have lost by double digits each time (Miami 20-9, LA Chargers 37-21, Dallas 21-6, Philadelphia 34-10, Chicago 29-3).

Washington was 6-6, riding a four-game winning streak, and actually in the No. 6 NFC playoff spot with five divisional games to play. Washington now has lost the first four of those games (Dallas 27-20, Philadelphia 27-17, Dallas 56-14, Philadelphia 20-16).

I asked a couple of Washington Sports Personalities and friends (Chris Russell and Rick Snider) what they thought of the game, and they were both kind enough to respond, providing their predictions.

Chris Russell currently hosts “Russell and Medhurst” (Pete Medhurst) Monday through Friday at 3-7 PM on The Team 980 AM. Chris invited me to join his team of writers at Sports Illustrated when he was the publisher of the Washington Football Team page. I caused him a lot of grief with my penchant for being long-winded and wanting to talk Washington football history. But he remains a friend today.

Chris: “Both teams’ offenses are wretched but Washington’s is a touch better and healthier. The faster this is over the better.” Washington 13-10.

Writing regularly about Washington NFL football since 1993, Rick Snider is a columnist for 106.7 The Fan and Warpath. He provides informative 2-minute videos on his Youtube channel, and was our senior writer for the  Sports Illustrated Washington Football page managed by Chris Russell.

Rick: “Whomever gets the early lead wins meaningless season finales and Washington has seldom led early all season.” NY Giants 20-17.

Kyle Allen should start for Washington in Week 18

Kyle Allen should start at quarterback in Week 18 for multiple reasons.

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Kyle Allen should start for Washington in the final game of the 2021 regular season.

No, I am not a Taylor Heinicke hater, as many Washington fans are.

What are some reasons Allen should be playing in next Sunday’s season finale at the NY Giants?

Allen knows the system. Having been with Scott Turner at Carolina and now two seasons here in Washington, there is no doubt Allen can be quick and decisive.

Secondly, early last week, Coach Ron Rivera said that Allen would “probably” play against the Eagles. But later in the week, the coaches softened it to “Taylor Heinicke is our starter.”  Rivera led Allen to believe he would play and then was not permitted to play against the Eagles. That’s the sort of thing that leads to a player looking for work elsewhere next season.

Thirdly, Allen has the stronger arm and has shown he can make throws Taylor Heinicke cannot.

Why not give the offense the opportunity in the finale to see what transpires with a QB that can stretch the defense more often and step into a throw with more velocity?

Fourthly, you have Taylor Heinicke under contract next season and for a very affordable price. In addition, you have seen him enough this season. Does he need reps in the final game?

Finally, Coach Ron, you have lost four straight games, and the Giants are not playing Daniel Jones. Allen has put in the time all season, was with you in Carolina, and you traded for him by sending a fifth-round draft choice back to the Panthers. Why not play him?

Don’t you think Terry McLaurin and Cam Sims would like to play one game knowing the ball will be getting there quicker on their routes? Don’t we also know DeAndre Carter knows Allen can get him the ball deep?

If Coach Ron doesn’t play Allen, don’t be surprised if Allen doesn’t stick around next season. If that is the case, do they really want to bring in two new quarterbacks instead of the one they already need?