Washington Commanders Defeat Giants 21-6 in Season Opener

The Washington Commanders opened their season with a strong 21-6 victory over the New York Giants, highlighted by Jayden Daniels' 233 passing yards and a touchdown, as well as Deebo Samuel's impressive debut scoring a 19-yard rushing touchdown. The Commanders' defense, which had struggled in last season's NFC championship game, effectively stifled the Giants, limiting them to just two field goals and 231 total yards, while preventing New York from scoring any touchdowns despite multiple trips near the goal line. Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly with 82 rushing yards and a touchdown, helping Washington to a total of 220 rushing yards. Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, making his first start with New York, struggled to find rhythm, completing only 45.9% of his passes for 168 yards and leading the team in rushing with 44 yards, raising questions about his future as the starting quarterback amid backup Jaxson Dart's promising preseason. The Commanders displayed a balanced offensive attack and a revitalized defense, with key plays from Daron Payne and solid performances that suggest potential for building on their previous NFC title run. Meanwhile, the Giants showed some defensive promise but left points on the board, indicating room for improvement on offense to be more competitive this season.