It’s two different stories as the Washington Commanders suffered another frustrating loss, while the New York Giants are thinking about big trade plans. But these teams meet on Thursday Night Football, and here are bold predictions for the Week 10 contest.

Carrying a record of 5-2-1, the Giants have eyes on the NFC East division title. They currently have a three-game lead over the Cowboys and won their only head-to-head matchup so far. Meanwhile, the Commanders are 2-5-1 and have failed miserably in late-game situations.

Of course, this matchup will bring back memories of the Commanders' incredible gaffe. They had a chance to kick a game-winning field goal in overtime against the Giants, but ran a play and failed to spike the ball in time to stop the clock.

Giants QB JJ McCarthy will throw two TD passes

It hasn’t been a grand start for McCarthy with the Giants. In two starts, he has thrown for 379 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. However, the completion percentages have been good at 71.4 and 63.2. And zero interceptions matter.

McCarthy got harassed for eight sacks over the last two weeks. That’s something that can’t continue if the Giants want him to be successful. However, the Commanders have only 17 sacks this season. That’s tied for No. 21 in the NFL. They’ve been a little better at pressure rate, with 12% ranking No. 15 in the league, according to statrankings.com.

McCarty suffered an injury in Week 9, but is expected to play against the Commanders. Giants head coach John Harbaugh said McCarthy is making progress with the injury, according to the New York Post.

“He’s doing well,’’ Harbaugh said. “We’ll find out more during the course of the day and in a couple of days, but it does look like he’s gonna play. We feel fairly good about that but don’t want to get out over my skis with it, but it seems good so far.’’

If the Giants are going to beat the Commanders, McCarthy will need to play well. And those two touchdown passes probably need to happen. The Commanders are tough against the run, allowing 102.3 yards per game to rank No. 12.

Giants WR Malik Nabers will get 75-plus yards and a score

It’s squeaky-wheel production time for Nabers. He complained about his target share, so look for the Giants to feed him a little more this week. Nabers also fumed about being called out by Fox analyst Greg Olsen, according to his Instagram post via ESPN.

“Yall be trying [to] create a narrative on me soo bad, it's actually crazy,” Nabers wrote. “If you [don't] like the way I play the game, keep the camera off me!! SIMPLE!”

“But [Olsen] calling me a bad teammate when every team I've been on, there's NOBODY I've played with has said dat bout me is crazy! My face the same way if I'm having a good game, bad, winning, or losing. If it's a problem: 1. Keep the camera off of me. 2. Pray bout it! Simple.”

Nabers is primed to have a big game. And look for the Giants to focus on helping him get it.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will have 250-plus total yards

The Commanders have little more than a Hail Mary chance of winning the division. For Dan Quinn: a Hail Mary is when the team with the ball throws it into the end zone on the game’s final play. In other words, desperate times, but give it your best effort.

You, too, Daniels. Although he tried to explain his lack of understanding against the Rams, according to NFL.com.

“Last (moments) of the game … (the Rams) want to get the ball out of the quarterback's hand as fast as possible, so you know you have to take a shot at the end zone,” Daniels said of his team's first attempt with eight seconds left. “So, if they could get home before you get the ball up, or you let your guys get down there, that's probably ideal.”

As for the last play?

“It was the play call,” Daniels said. “You got to execute it.”

But Daniels will show a little something against the Giants. Look for him to keep the team within shouting distance. If it comes down to the final play? Well, time will tell if Daniels and Quinn have learned anything at all this season.

Game prediction: Giants 20, Commanders 17

It should be a tight contest. The Commanders seem to find ways to lose.