NFL Week 1: Commanders Dominate as Season Opener Unfolds

DC, September 7, 2025 - Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-6, leading a Sunday of decisive victories and dramatic comebacks to kick off Week 1 of the NFL season.

Nut Graf: Season-opening matchups delivered a mix of defensive shutouts, blowouts and last-minute heroics, underscoring new-look rosters, debut performances and early AFC-NFC pecking orders.

Key Results

Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 6
Indianapolis Colts 33, Miami Dolphins 8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Atlanta Falcons 20
Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 16
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, New York Jets 32

Commanders Stifle Giants in Capital

In front of a sold-out FedExField, Washington’s defense forced two field goals and stifled New York’s offense all afternoon, while quarterback Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes to seal a workmanlike victory.

Colts Overwhelm Dolphins

Daniel Jones completed 22 of 29 passes for 272 yards and a score, while Jonathan Taylor added two rushing touchdowns as Indianapolis imposed its will on a beleaguered Miami squad, capitalizing on three Dolphins turnovers.

Bucs Rally Past Falcons

Tampa Bay erased a 10-point halftime deficit behind Baker Mayfield’s late touchdown strike and a game-clinching field goal, spoiling Atlanta’s home opener with a 23-20 comeback.

Bengals Hold On Against Browns

Cincinnati’s defense recorded a crucial fourth-quarter interception by DJ Turner, preserving a narrow 17-16 win in Cleveland and handing the Browns a heart-breaking opener.

Rodgers’ Steelers Debut Thrills

Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes-including two in 50 seconds-fueling Pittsburgh’s dramatic 34-32 victory over the Jets in his first game with the Steelers.