In a highly-anticipated matchup between the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants, all eyes will be on the battle between Commanders' right tackle Andrew Wylie and Giants' outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux, who recently cleared concussion protocol, seems to thrive when facing Washington, as evidenced by his 1.5 sacks and near pick-six in their previous meeting this season. The rookie linebacker's breakout game came against the Commanders, where he scored his first NFL touchdown off a sack-fumble. On the other hand, Wylie has struggled this season, allowing six sacks and ranking as the 31st-best offensive tackle according to Pro Football Focus.

While the Commanders are favored to win by double digits, their track record this season suggests that this spread may be excessive. With a 4-6 record and no wins by more than eight points, the Commanders' offense has been lackluster, and their defense had a subpar performance last week. Despite historically favoring the Giants in this rivalry, the team is currently in a downtrodden state. The predicted outcome is a 24-10 victory in favor of the Commanders.

In a surprising move, the Commanders traded away their sack leaders, Montez Sweat and Chase Young, midway through the season. The decision to part ways with these two defensive ends, who combined for 11.5 sacks, was unexpected. However, Washington still boasts a strong interior defensive line with former first-round picks Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen. Right guard Ben Bredeson expressed confidence in facing the same players over him on the interior, implying that the matchup remains largely unchanged.

Meanwhile, Jets quarterback Tommy DeVito's decision to live at home with his parents in Cedar Grove, New Jersey has garnered national attention. Despite the team's struggles, DeVito's positive attitude and support from his small hometown have resonated with his teammates. This will be DeVito's second NFL start, and his focus on keeping spirits high in difficult times is commendable.

The Giants have faced some internal conflicts recently, with Saquon Barkley and coach Brian Daboll engaging in an animated conversation on the sideline after a failed fourth-down conversion. Additionally, wide receiver Sterling Shepard appeared to confront Darius Slayton, although he was actually attempting to calm Slayton down after an incident with receivers coach Mike Groh. Barkley dismissed the notion that the team is falling apart, emphasizing that such disagreements have occurred in the past but were not publicized due to the team's success. However, the Giants' feeble offense, averaging an NFL-low 11.8 points per game, has raised concerns.

Considering the Jets' defensive strength, their cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed will play a crucial role in containing Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs has been the Bills' primary target, with 73 receptions, and limiting his impact will be key to the Jets' success. Gardner and Reed have both performed admirably this season, ranking fourth and fifth among cornerbacks in the league according to Pro Football Focus. The Jets' defense has allowed just one touchdown by a wide receiver this season, which happened to be scored by Diggs in their Week 1 matchup.

Predictions suggest that the Bills need a win more urgently than the Jets. While the Jets are expected to score a touchdown in this game, it is unlikely to secure them a victory as the Bills' offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, is anticipated to perform significantly better than in previous games. A final score of 24-13 in favor of the Bills is predicted.

The Jets' defense is aware of Allen's ability to take control of a game, describing him as having "a little bit of Superman in him." Allen has struggled against the Jets in recent years, throwing three interceptions in their season opener and leading the league with 11 interceptions and 14 giveaways this season. However, with Allen's talent for extending plays and finding holes in the defense, the Jets recognize the challenge he poses and anticipate a battle on the field.

While some fans may clamor for major changes to the Jets' offense, the team plans to make more subtle adjustments. Rookie Israel Abanikanda will be active for the first time, replacing released running back Michael Carter, and Dalvin Cook will have an increased role. Additionally, tight end Jeremy Ruckert and wide receiver Jason Brownlee will see more playing time, while veterans C.J. Uzomah and Allen Lazard will have reduced snaps.

The Jets' defense has performed well overall, but their weakness lies in defending the run. They currently rank 31st in rushing yards allowed in the NFL and surrendered 148 rushing yards to the Raiders last week. The Bills, under new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, may aim to exploit this vulnerability and establish a strong ground game to secure a victory.

Despite the struggles of both the Jets and Bills, the winner of this game still holds a significant chance of contending for the division title. With the Miami Dolphins leading the AFC East at 6-3, a Jets victory combined with a Dolphins loss would set up a crucial matchup between the two teams for first place. The upcoming stretch of games will be telling for the Bills, as they face tough opponents such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Dallas Cowboys, which could determine the trajectory of their season.