Samuel Scores in Washington Debut, and the Commanders Stifle the Giants in a 21
The Commanders secured victory with key touchdowns from Trey Amos and Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt, while Giants quarterback Russell Wilson struggled with 17 completions on 37 attempts.
- On Sep 7, 2025 at Northwest Stadium, the Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-6 after Jayden Daniels connected with Zach Ertz for a seven-yard touchdown to lead seven-zero early.
- Plagued by red-zone failures, the Giants had two 12-play drives and one 16-play drive stall without touchdowns, while Russell Wilson's debut produced six points on two Graham Gano field goals and 17 completions for 168 yards.
- Jayden Daniels led the attack, finishing 19 of 30 for 233 yards and a touchdown, while Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt rushed 82 yards on 10 carries, scoring once as Washington offense outgained New York offense 434 to 231 yards.
- The loss leaves the New York Giants for the eighth time in nine years, Micah McFadden, Giants linebacker , was carted off, Washington Commanders face Green Bay Thursday, Giants at Dallas next Sunday.
- Rookie Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt provided a spark by scoring his first NFL touchdown, while Washington defense rebounded from last season's 55 points allowed to Philadelphia.
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