Commanders News
[the_ad id=”105842″]Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the Washington Commanders on the ground in their 21-6 Week 1 win over the New York Giants. He rushed for 82 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown on 10 carries, making an immediate impact in his debut. The performance gave the Commanders much-needed spark. Croskey-Merritt broke a 42-yard run that helped seal the victory and shift momentum decisively in Washington’s favor. The offense leaned on him early to establish tempo.
Starter Austin Ekeler handled a modest workload. He saw multiple touches but did not match Croskey-Merritt’s yardage output. Veteran Jeremy McNichols also contributed, while Chris Rodriguez Jr. was inactive for the game. The depth chart shows Ekeler listed first, followed by McNichols and then Croskey-Merritt.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the offense efficiently, delivering enough production to support both the ground game and passing attack. The defense played a key role as well, holding the Giants to only two field goals and generating critical stops.
Looking ahead, Washington faces a quick turnaround with a matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Croskey-Merritt’s Week 1 usage suggests he could remain the early-down back, with value for fantasy managers who drafted him late.
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