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Giants Lose 21-6 in Opener as Offense Sputters and QB Questions Grow

Brian Daboll offered only a cautious vote of confidence in Russell Wilson at quarterback.

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders and Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants meet after the Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 21-6 during the game at Northwest Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants lands on his head during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • New York mustered two field‑goal trips inside the 5 and came away with just three points overall in a 21-6 loss to Washington, with Russell Wilson going 17-of-37 for 168 yards, rushing for 44, and citing red-zone failures.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart dressed as the backup with Jameis Winston as the emergency option, and although NFL Network reported a Dart package was in the plan, the Giants did not use it.
  • No. 3 pick Abdul Carter delivered multiple impact plays that kept the game within reach, including a goal-line tackle and pressure that forced intentional grounding before halftime, plus a shared sack and a blocked punt.
  • Injuries and line issues undercut the offense, with starting linebacker Micah McFadden carted off, left tackle Andrew Thomas unavailable after Lisfranc surgery, running backs limited to 30 yards on 15 carries, and Washington’s Dorance Armstrong credited with nine pressures.
  • The defeat marked New York’s third consecutive Week 1 loss under Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, extended the NFC East skid to 0-7, and left the Giants 0-1 heading to Dallas next week.