Denver
Broncos
0-0
35
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 38-35 on Sunday, kicking off the 2027 season with an impressive show of offensive firepower. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Eagles who ultimately prevailed, showcasing their resilience in a tightly contested matchup.
Jalen Hurts led the way for Philadelphia, throwing for 362 yards and demonstrating his versatility as a dual-threat quarterback. Saquon Barkley was a standout performer, amassing 114 rushing yards and adding another 111 receiving yards, proving to be a critical asset in both facets of the game. Meanwhile, Bo Nix shined for the Broncos, tossing four touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Eagles made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Zack Baun's two sacks that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jose Clavijo's two interceptions for Denver kept the game close, but ultimately, the Eagles' ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities secured their victory. The stage is set for an exciting season ahead as both teams look to build on their performances in Week 1.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 362 | 3 | 4 | 88.9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 214 | 4 | 2 | 85.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 114 | 8.1 | 22 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 14 | 106 | 7.6 | 18 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 77 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 21 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 32 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 24 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 21 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Clavijo | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kaiir Elam | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Mark Brennan | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

