The Washington Commanders secured a 21-6 victory over the New York Giants in Week 1, giving them a 1-0 advantage in the NFC East. Here are five takeaways from the win.

1. The newcomers balled out.

Although the core of the Commanders' roster from last season is intact, there were several new faces on the field thanks to general manager Adam Peters' efforts to upgrade their personnel. He and head coach Dan Quinn spoke at length about what the Commanders could be in the second season of their tenure, and that vision became a reality on Sunday.

Peters and Quinn hoped the newcomers would elevate the team in 2025. Not only did that occur, but they were the stars of the afternoon. Deebo Samuel Sr. was a spark plug for the offense, providing 96 yards and a touchdown on eight touches. Jacory Cro

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