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Commanders vs Giants Injury Reports: Latest Updates on McCarthy, Skattebo, Daniels & Burks

Jordan Tomiyama

By Jordan Tomiyama in NFL News

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Cam Skattebo celebrates with fans.
Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) reacts after defeating the Houston Texans in overtime at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
  • The Washington Commanders travel to face off against the New York Giants in an NFC East duel
  • Is Cam Skattebo playing?
  • Keep reading to see the latest injury reports and odds for this Thursday Night Football matchup

As the Washington Commanders head to MetLife Stadium for a pivotal Week 10 divisional game against the New York Giants, injury reports are crowded, though both teams list a host of players with no official injury designation ahead of tonight’s TNF. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET.

I am diving deep into how these ailments affect the spread, player props, and the overarching field-position battle. Let us extract some value using the latest NFL odds before the market adjusts to the weekend injury designations.

Washington Commanders Injury Report

Below is the complete Washington injury report, sorted by official game status.

Player (Position)InjuryMonTueWedGame Status
Lucas Patrick (C)ConcussionDNPDNPDNPOut
Colson Yankoff (TE)KneeDNPDNPDNPOut
John Bates (TE)—FPFPFPNone
Treylon Burks (WR)—DNPLPDNPNone
Jayden Daniels (QB)—FPFPFPNone
Matt Gulbin (C)—FPFPFPNone
Chig Okonkwo (TE)—LPFPFPNone
Amik Robertson (CB)—FPFPLPNone
Shy Tuttle (DT)—LPFPFPNone

Key Injury Impacts and Betting Implications

Jayden Daniels (QB)
I breathed a sigh of relief seeing the star quarterback participate fully on all three practice days. His game status is listed as unspecified. Daniels playing is the sole reason Washington holds +114 moneyline appeal and can cover the +2.5 spread. If his mechanics look crisp early, I am attacking the over on his 201.5 passing yards prop (+100 via BetMGM).

Treylon Burks (WR)
Burks’ practice participation was mixed: he was a DNP Monday, limited Tuesday, and a DNP Wednesday. His game status is listed as unspecified. His receiving markers sit at 26.5 yards and 2.5 receptions, juiced heavily to the under (-200). If he is unavailable, I expect those targets to funnel toward Van Jefferson and Chig Okonkwo. Tracking NFL public betting on these secondary pass-catchers is a smart way to gain leverage.

Lucas Patrick (C) and Colson Yankoff (TE)
The team officially ruled out Patrick and Yankoff after each missed all three listed practices. Missing Patrick on the interior changes the pocket and invites pressure inside. Historically, when Washington faces heavy pressure up the middle, Daniels relies on his legs. His rushing total sits at 36.5 yards. I love the over here, as a leaky interior line naturally forces more scrambles.

New York Giants Injury Report

Below is the latest breakdown of the New York injury report, sorted by official game status.

Player (Position)InjuryMonTueWedDesignation
Malik Harrison (LB)GroinLPLPLPQuestionable
Abdul Carter (OLB)Knee/BackLPLPFPNone
Colton Hood (CB)Finger—LPFPNone
Charlie Jones (WR)ThumbLPFPFPNone
J.J. McCarthy (QB)HipLPFPFPNone
Darnell Mooney (WR)ChestLPFPFPNone
Cam Skattebo (RB)HamstringLPFPFPNone
Jermaine Eluemunor (OL)CalfFPFPFPNone
Theo Johnson (TE)NeckFPFPFPNone
Malik Nabers (WR)KneeFPFPFPNone
Andrew Thomas (T)GroinFPFPFPNone

Key Injury Impacts and Betting Implications

J.J. McCarthy (QB) and Malik Nabers (WR)
The home favorites dodged a massive bullet. Both McCarthy and Nabers practiced fully without receiving a game-day injury designation, and New York is -2.5 chalk with a -135 moneyline. McCarthy’s hip seems fine, making his 207.5 passing yards (-115) a solid set-up for your card. Nabers remains the focal point of their air raid offense. He commands a 67.5-yard receiving line (Over -135) and a 5.5 receptions prop that I am heavily targeting.

Malik Harrison (LB)
Harrison is the only player officially listed as questionable after a limited week. If this groin issue keeps him sidelined, Washington’s ground and pound approach gains a significant edge. Missing a linebacker hurts New York’s defensive schemes and red zone efficiency. It also creates a highly favorable script for Daniels to expose the second level with his legs, putting New York’s ability to cover the spread at risk.

The Supporting Cast
Several offensive depth pieces, including Andrew Thomas and Darnell Mooney, recorded full participation. This offense should operate efficiently, making a run at the modest 41-point game total. If you are shopping across various NFL betting apps, this healthy supporting cast makes the over a highly appealing secondary play.

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Jordan Tomiyama

Jordan has worked in sports media for the last seven years, writing articles, managing social media, and covering sporting events for various media outlets. Jordan's work focuses on NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and the NHL.

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