Giants at Commanders…

Free to air on 5 with studio analysis from Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek and Osi Umenyiora.

Channel 5, with live stream on the Channel 5 website

Coverage

From 5:30 pm UK

Kickoff

Sunday 7 September, 6:00 pm UK

Expected runtime

Up to around 9:30 pm UK

Why this matchup pops

Rivalry juice. NFC East stakes can swing a season in Week 1.
Trench war. New York’s protection versus Washington’s front is usually the script driver.
Explosive plays. One deep shot or a catch and run can flip this quickly.

What to watch

Early down rhythm. Stay ahead of the sticks to keep the pass rush honest.
Red zone execution. Field goals rarely beat divisional opponents. Watch for motion and tight end mismatches.
Turnovers and special teams. Short fields decide low-margin games.

Studio and coverage

Dermot O’Leary drives the show. Sam Quek brings fan energy and interviews. Osi Umenyiora handles the Xs and Os with pass-rush insight. Expect tape work, live fan reactions and halftime adjustments talk.

Quick fan guide

Giants fans. Tempo and quick game can help your QB versus pressure.
Commanders fans. If the front four wins early, Washington can dictate terms and hunt takeaways.
Neutrals. You are here for chaos. Late swings are common in this fixture.