The Washington Commanders opened the 2025 NFL season with all the buzz, all the eyes, and all the pressure. For a franchise still writing its post-Daniel Snyder identity, the new era began in front of a raucous home crowd, a rookie QB, and one of the most legendary sports figures of all time courtside—Magic Johnson.

Washington’s 21-6 win over the New York Giants wasn’t just a box score triumph. It was a declaration. A team under new leadership, on the field and in the front office, delivering on expectation, physicality, and heart. And no one captured the moment better than Johnson himself.

“Cookie and I are thrilled our Commanders started the season with a 21-6 win over the NY Giants!” Johnson posted on Instagram after the game. “I was happy with the effort on both sides of the ball and

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