NFL.com and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport has his thoughts on the game:
Week 7 primer:
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Ranking games in order of intrigue
Why this game is intriguing: If Jets-Patriots is off-the-field rivalry No. 1, Redskins-Giants is in the top five of on-field rivalries. And the fact that Robert Griffin III has joined the Washington Redskins only makes it more enjoyable. Forget for a second that this is an important game in the division for these two. It's also a glimpse into what the next 10 years will be like. The Giants are built on rushing the passer. And all the Redskins did was bring in one of the most coveted draft products in recent memory, a rare talent who can avoid a fierce rush. An enticing chess match for years to come.
What to watch: For us nerds, pass-rush strategy will be fascinating to watch. Despite coming off a six-sack performance, the Giants could be wary of really getting after RG3. If you rush him, he could take off. And 76 yards later, you could regret it. Perhaps Jason Pierre-Paul, Osi Umenyiora and Co. merely surround him and make the rookie throw from the pocket. The way the Giants played last week, blowing out the 49ers, they looked like one of the NFC's top two teams. All of which makes it more challenging for Washington -- with the potential reward greater, too.
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