Washington
Commanders
0-0
10
FINAL
63
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Philadelphia Eagles toppled the Washington Commanders 63-10 in their season opener, making a bold statement for the 2026 campaign. The victory not only sets the tone for the Eagles but also raises questions about the Commanders' ability to compete this season.
Jalen Hurts showcased his prowess as he threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Eagles' offensive onslaught. Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 198 rushing yards, while the dynamic duo kept the Commanders' defense on their heels throughout the game. Stefon Diggs provided some spark for Washington with 94 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
The Eagles' defense played a crucial role, highlighted by Marcus Epps' two interceptions that shifted the tide in their favor. With the score tied early, Epps' second pick set up an easy touchdown, igniting a scoring frenzy that the Commanders couldn't recover from. Dorance Armstrong tried to hold the line with four tackles, but the Eagles' relentless pressure and playmaking ultimately sealed the game in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 161 | 2 | 1 | 118.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 28 | 10 | 36% | 152 | 1 | 6 | 26.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 198 | 19.8 | 82 | 3 | 64 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 14 | 146 | 10.4 | 23 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 19 | 82 | 4.3 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 41 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 44 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 30 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Epps | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 |

