Washington
Commanders
0-0
7
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a decisive 38-7 victory. The game was pivotal for both teams as they sought to establish early momentum in the new campaign. Philadelphia's dominance was evident from the start, as they showcased a well-rounded attack.
Leading the charge for the Eagles was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for an impressive 347 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with receiver Jeff Caldwell was particularly noteworthy, as Caldwell racked up 210 receiving yards, making him a constant threat downfield. The Eagles' offense efficiently exploited the Commanders' defense, keeping the pressure on throughout the game.
Defensively, Philadelphia made a statement, spearheaded by Nolan Smith Jr., who recorded two sacks and disrupted Washington's offensive rhythm. Zah Frazier contributed with three total tackles, ensuring that the Eagles' defense remained stout against any potential Commanders' advances. A key turning point came early in the second half when Philadelphia's defense stifled a Washington drive, allowing the Eagles to extend their lead and effectively seal the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 347 | 3 | 1 | 118.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 12 | 41% | 166 | 1 | 2 | 43.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | 21 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 210 | 42.0 | 17 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 17 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |

