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Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia’s tush push that officials threatened to award an automatic touchdown if they didn’t stop jumping offside.

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Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) diving in to score a touchdown against New York Giants safety Jevon Holland (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia’s tush push that officials threatened to award an automatic touchdown if they didn’t stop jumping offside.

In this season’s opener, it was a different story near the goal line.

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