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Commanders vs. Giants in Week 1: Nabers Set to Play, Thomas Doubtful as Washington Favored

Washington's reshaped right side confronts a ferocious Giants pass rush that could shape the opener.

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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.
Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants looks on prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
  • Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to play after sitting out Friday with back tightness and carries no injury designation.
  • LT Andrew Thomas is listed as doubtful as he works back from Lisfranc surgery, with James Hudson a potential replacement.
  • Commanders RG Sam Cosmi is out, leaving Nick Allegretti and rookie RT Josh Conerly on the right side against Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter.
  • Washington enters as roughly a 5.5-point favorite, with Russell Wilson starting at quarterback for New York and Jaxson Dart backing him up.