Overview

• The NFC East opener is set for 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, airing nationally on FOX with streaming options including Fubo and DirecTV.
• Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas is inactive with a foot injury, and right tackle Evan Neal is also out, elevating protection concerns for Russell Wilson in his New York debut.
• Washington ruled running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. inactive, with Austin Ekeler positioned as the lead back following the trade of Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers.
• Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt generated preseason buzz but opened as the fourth-string running back on Washington’s initial depth chart after praise from OC Kliff Kingsbury.
• Jayden Daniels begins his second season as Washington’s starter after a deep 2024 playoff run, and offseason additions Von Miller and Deebo Samuel are set for immediate roles as sportsbooks list the Commanders as roughly six-point favorites.