Giants using their underdog ‘humbling’ as fuel for pivotal Commanders clash

The New York Giants are embracing their underdog status as motivation ahead of a critical showdown with the Washington Commanders, despite a strong 3-1 start that has yet to silence skeptics. After back-to-back late-game victories over the Titans and Cardinals—including a 36-24 win at home—Giants players like cornerback Greg Newsome II and linebacker Arvell Reese are channeling the doubt into fuel.

Newsome, who intercepted a pass against Arizona, framed their role as perpetual underdogs as a unifying force, while running back Cam Skattebo dismissed the narrative as unfair, especially after a team without franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart and defensive star Brian Burns defied expectations. The Giants now lead the NFC East alone for the first time since 2015, but another narrow win over a favored Commanders side may not shift the broader perception of their legitimacy—even as the locker room focuses on internal confidence.

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