The Washington Commanders are kicking off their 2025 season with a home matchup against the New York Giants. Here are three keys to getting a Week 1 win.

1. Protect Jayden Daniels.

The Commanders put in extensive efforts to beef up the protection around Daniels, from trading away picks for one of the best left tackles in football to drafting another offensive tackle who excelled at pass protection at the college level. It's time to get a return on those investments.

The Giants have constructed what many believe to be the best defensive line in the NFL. The most recent addition, the No. 3 overall pick, was regarded as the best overall player in the draft after recording 12 sacks at Penn State, earning him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and a unanimous All-American selection.

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