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Daniels Leads Commanders Past Giants 21-6 in Opener, Earns Brady’s LFG Player of the Game

Daniels labeled the win sloppy to underscore the need for quick fixes before a short-week trip to Green Bay.

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Sep 7, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball as New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) defends during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jayden Daniels went 19-of-30 for 233 yards with a touchdown and added 68 rushing yards in Washington’s 21-6 Week 1 win.
  • Deebo Samuel debuted with seven catches for 77 yards and scored on a 19-yard run.
  • Rookie seventh-rounder Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt rushed for 82 yards on 10 carries, including a 6-yard touchdown.
  • Washington’s defense kept New York out of the end zone as Russell Wilson went 17-of-37 for 168 yards and was sacked twice.
  • Daniels received Tom Brady’s first LFG Player of the Game of 2025 and said the offense must clean up execution ahead of Green Bay.