Croskey-Merritt and Samuel were impressive new additions in the Commanders' 21

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — By now many Washington Commanders fans are aware that Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes by the nickname “Bill.”

He says either name is fine. The team officially lists him as Jacory, but Washington rooters seem very much on board with Bill.

What's more important is what he does with the ball.

Croskey-Merritt ran for 82 yards on 10 carries Sunday in a 21-6 win over the New York Giants. In a tedious season opener in which Washington's offense was inconsistent at best, it was a pair of newcomers — Croskey-Merritt and receiver Deebo Samuel — who provided a lift.

“They showed up,” quarterback Jayden Daniels said. “They made plays on plays that needed to be made."

Samuel was the big addition at receiver, acquired in an offseason trade. With Terry McLaurin (two catches, 27 ya