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The Washington Commanders will open the season with a divisional game. According to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record, the Commanders will open the season at home against the New York Giants.
This will be the first time since 2011 that Washington will open the season against the Giants. Washington defeated New York 28-14 back on Sept. 11, 2011, at what was then known as FedEx Field. That game is best remembered as franchise legend Ryan Kerrigan's first NFL game. Kerrigan intercepted Eli Manning in the third quarter and returned it nine yards for a touchdown to give the then-Redskins a 21-14 lead.
In the fourth quarter, quarterback Rex Grossman found wide receiver Jabar Gaffney on a four-yard touchdown, making it 28-14, and clinching the win for Washington.
The two longtime NFC East rivals first met in Week 2 last year, with the Commanders winning 21-18. Kicker Austin Seibert made seven field goals for Washington. The Giants had a chance to win the game, but rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers dropped a fourth-down pass late, which could've clinched the win for New York.
The Commanders also won the Week 9 rematch, 27-22.
The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders to open the 2025 season at home vs. NFC East rival
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This will be the first time since 2011 that Washington will open the season against the Giants. Washington defeated New York 28-14 back on Sept. 11, 2011, at what was then known as FedEx Field. That game is best remembered as franchise legend Ryan Kerrigan's first NFL game. Kerrigan intercepted Eli Manning in the third quarter and returned it nine yards for a touchdown to give the then-Redskins a 21-14 lead.
In the fourth quarter, quarterback Rex Grossman found wide receiver Jabar Gaffney on a four-yard touchdown, making it 28-14, and clinching the win for Washington.
The two longtime NFC East rivals first met in Week 2 last year, with the Commanders winning 21-18. Kicker Austin Seibert made seven field goals for Washington. The Giants had a chance to win the game, but rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers dropped a fourth-down pass late, which could've clinched the win for New York.
The Commanders also won the Week 9 rematch, 27-22.
The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders to open the 2025 season at home vs. NFC East rival
Continue reading...
