The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

GIANTS GAMEDAY

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The Game: Redskins (0-3) at Giants (1-2), MetLife Stadium, 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Line: New York by 3

History: The Giants lead the all-time series, 101-69-4. The teams have split the last six meetings since the start of the 2016 season.

Key Matchups:

Giants LT Nate Solder vs. Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan: Solder struggled last week against Tampa Shaquil Barrett, who had four sacks. The line may need extra help slowing down Giants killer Kerrigan. Washington’s four-time Pro Bowler had three tackles-for-loss and four QB hits in two games against New York last season. Giants RB Wayne Gallman vs. Redskins front seven: Gallman enters his first NFL start averaging 4 yards per carry in three seasons (169 attempts). Washington is allowing the fifth-most rushing yards per game (142). The Giants’ offensive line has generated a solid push so far, so Gallman should be effective in this matchup. Giants CB Janoris Jenkins vs. Redskins WR Terry McLaurin: Jenkins was torched repeatedly by Tampa’s Mike Evans last week, and the veteran has surprising­ly allowed 287 yards in coverage this season already, according to Pro Football Focus. He desperatel­y needs a bounce back outing against Washington’s speedy rookie. McLaurin is the first receiver in NFL history to have at least five receptions and a touchdown in each of his first three games.

Giants LB Ryan Connelly vs. Redskins TE Vernon Davis: The Giants’ fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin is starting to carve out a significan­t role already. Connelly played 92 percent of the defensive snaps against the Bucs, recording seven tackles and a fourth-quarter intercepti­on. He’ll replace defensive signal-caller Alec Ogletree in the starting lineup this week. Washington’s veteran tight end has nine receptions for 118 yards thus far.

Injury Report:

Giants: OUT: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), LB Tae Davis (concussion), LB Alec Ogletree (hamstring).

Redskins: OUT: TE Jordan Reed (concussion), C Chase Roullier (knee). QUESTIONAB­LE: WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring), G Brandon Scherff (ankle).

Giant Facts: Daniel Jones’ 336 passing yards were the second-most in rookie debuts in the past 10 seasons (Cam Newton). … The defense is allowing 23.3 first-half points per game, the most in the NFL. … The team is averaging 45.5 net yards per punt attempt, which ranks third in the NFL.

The Prediction: Giants 30, Redskins 24

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