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Giants Are 3-1 and Underdogs Again at Washington, Which Players Are Using as Fuel
Washington is favored with Jayden Daniels expected back, and New York players say the underdog label is fueling them after a 3-1 start.
Despite a 3-1 start and first place in the NFC East, the New York Giants remain underdogs for Sunday's road game against Washington.
Significant injuries to quarterback Jaxson Dart and linebacker Brian Burns have forced the Giants to rely on backup Jameis Winston for the remainder of the season.
Wide receiver Malik Nabers recorded 84 yards in the first half against Arizona but was targeted just three times for 38 yards after halftime, prompting his frustration with second-half usage.
Coach John Harbaugh and cornerback Greg Newsome are channeling the underdog label as motivation, with Newsome saying "We don't really care what the outside world believes."
Following Sunday's road game at Washington, New Orleans visits in Week 6, followed by a trip to face winless Houston before the bye week.
Last weekend, minutes after Cam Skattebo and the Giants of New York took a win, the runner rushed to point out that they were not expected to do so — at least according to gamblers.