Washington
Commanders
0-0
58
FINAL
41
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Washington Commanders topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 58-41. Both teams came into the game looking to set the tone for their seasons, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Cade Klubnik was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for an impressive 508 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his prowess under center. Jaydon Blue complemented Klubnik's aerial assault with a solid ground game, rushing for 110 yards, while the Eagles' Jordan Addison put up a valiant effort with 200 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the game pivoted on key moments, with Trenton Simpson leading the Commanders' defense with four total tackles. The Eagles struggled to contain Washington's explosive offense, and while Joey Bosa managed to add a sack and T.J. Edwards grabbed an interception, they were unable to turn the tide. Washington's ability to score and respond quickly kept them ahead, sealing their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 37 | 21 | 57% | 508 | 6 | 3 | 107.2 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 43 | 22 | 51% | 348 | 4 | 1 | 99.7 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | 9 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 200 | 25.0 | 44 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | WR | 6 | 183 | 30.5 | 64 | 1 | 95 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 18 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ronnie Harrison Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 41 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

