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Redskins vs. Giants: Previewing Jay Gruden’s last stand, matchups to watch, more

By Jacob Camenker

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 30: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 30: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 9 : Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 9 : Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Score prediction

This isn’t an easy game to predict. Jay Gruden is fighting to save his job, so hypothetically, he should be able to motivate his team to play well. But as ‘Skins fans have seen often in the Gruden era, the Redskins fail to show up in big, important games. And it remains to be seen if they will be able to show up this week.

Furthermore, amid all the rumblings of Gruden and Manusky’s job security, it’s possible that the players could be numb to the fate of their coaches. Gruden has been there for six years and hasn’t accomplished much, so some players may already understand that he is likely gone no matter what. That’s the problem with having a lame-duck head coach.

As for the Giants, they are playing with renewed belief with their future franchise quarterback on the field in Jones. They are coming off a big, come-from-behind win, so they need to avoid being flat. But if they can do that, they should be able to beat the Redskins at home.

If the Redskins lose, the Gruden era may come to an end. Right now, I think that remains a possibility and while Washington may be able to keep this close thanks to the Giants’ shoddy defense, I don’t think that they’ll be able to pull out the win as their defense could be an issue.

I’m predicting a close loss for the Redskins that will result in some change, whether that’s getting rid of Gruden or scapegoating Manusky first. We’ll see what actually happens come Sunday.

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Final Score: Giants 24, Redskins 20

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