If the Commanders stats from Week 1 of 2025 are any indication, Washington means business this season. The Commanders dismantled the New York Giants 21-6 in the opening week, putting up some impressive numbers across the board. Here is a breakdown of the key statistics from the game.
- 432 — Total yards by the Commanders (season-high efficiency showing early)
- 231 — Total yards by the Giants
- 233 — Passing yards by Jayden Daniels (19/30, 1 TD)
- 220 — Rushing yards by the Commanders as a team
- 212 — Net passing yards for Washington (after sacks)
- 168 — Gross passing yards by Russell Wilson (17/37)
- 157 — Net passing yards for the Giants
- 82 — Rushing yards by Jacory Croskey-Merritt (10 carries, 1 TD)
- 77 — Receiving yards by Deebo Samuel (7 receptions)
- 74 — Rushing yards by the Giants as a team
- 71 — Receiving yards by Malik Nabers (5 receptions)
- 68 — Rushing yards by Jayden Daniels (11 carries)
- 55 — Receiving yards by Wan’Dale Robinson (6 receptions)
- 34 — Longest reception (Chris Moore)
- 32 — Rushing attempts by Washington
- 30:32 — Time of possession for the Giants
- 29:28 — Time of possession for the Commanders
- 25 — First downs by the Commanders
- 17 — First downs by the Giants
- 11 — Carries by Jayden Daniels
- 10 — Carries by Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- 7 — Receptions by Deebo Samuel
Key Notes
- Washington dominated on the ground with a 6.9 yards-per-carry average.
- The defense held the Giants to just 3.7 yards per play and forced a low-output day from Russell Wilson.
The Commanders stats from Week 1, 2025 painted a picture of a team ready to compete from the very first snap. Washington controlled the line of scrimmage, moved the ball efficiently and shut down New York at every turn. It was, in short, exactly the kind of season-opening statement this franchise needed to make.