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The New York Giants open the 2025 NFL season on the road against the Washington Commanders, and this one comes with plenty of intrigue. Washington retooled their roster in a big way this offseason, trading for Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Deebo Samuel while adding veteran defenders like Von Miller, Javon Kinlaw, Jonathan Jones, and Will Harris. They also bolstered their secondary with Marshon Lattimore late last year, giving them one of the more aggressive roster makeovers in the NFL.

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Washington did lose some important pieces including Jonathan Allen, Dante Fowler Jr., Dyami Brown, Benjamin St-Juste, and Brian Robinson Jr., who ran for 132 yards against the Giants in 2024. Even with those departures, this Commanders offense remains dangerous after averaging 28.5 points per game last year. Jayden Daniels has proven to be one of the league’s most electric young quarterbacks, but at just 210 pounds, he remains vulnerable to pressure.

The Giants will lean on Russell Wilson to set the tone at quarterback, with rookie Jaxson Dart waiting in the wings. On defense, rookies like Abdul Carter could play major roles right away alongside stars like Dexter Lawrence and Brian Burns. Position battles at CB2 with Deonte Banks vs Cor’Dale Flott and at right guard with Greg Van Roten vs Evan Neal will be worth watching. Paulson Adebo will be tasked with slowing down Terry McLaurin, while Jevon Holland gets his first major assignment against veteran tight end Zach Ertz, who bounced back last season with 654 yards and seven touchdowns.

The keys to victory for New York are clear. Get after Jayden Daniels early and often, taking advantage of his smaller frame. Keep him contained and force Washington to beat them through the air. And make sure the defense creates turnovers and momentum to give the offense short fields. If the Giants execute this game plan, they could shock the division and start the season 1-0 with a statement win.

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