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Commanders Host Giants in Week 1 NFC East Opener, Wilson to Start for New York as Nabers Cleared

Washington enters as a 5.5-point favorite, Sam Cosmi sidelined, with New York’s pass rush viewed as a key factor.

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Jul 23, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) talks with media during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
  • Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the Giants, and left tackle Andrew Thomas is officially listed as doubtful with a foot injury.
  • Giants wideout Malik Nabers missed a practice with back tightness but is not on the injury report and is set to play.
  • Washington starting right guard Sam Cosmi remains out, with veteran Nick Allegretti expected to start as New York targets the right side with Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and No. 3 pick Abdul Carter.
  • Sportsbooks list Washington around -5.5, and fan and analyst previews point to a close divisional matchup.