Washington
Commanders
0-0
10
FINAL
17
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 1 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles held off the Washington Commanders with a final score of 17-10. The victory sets the tone for the Eagles' season as they look to build momentum early in 2026.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles' offense with 234 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the chains effectively. DeVonta Smith emerged as a key target, racking up 91 receiving yards and providing crucial plays throughout the game. While the Commanders struggled to find their rhythm, Jayden Daniels managed to throw one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Philadelphia’s scoring.
Defensively, the Commanders put up a valiant effort, highlighted by Daron Payne's sack and Quan Martin's team-leading eight tackles. However, the Eagles' defense held strong at critical moments, stifling the Commanders' attempts to rally in the second half. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia's defense forced a crucial turnover, ultimately sealing the game and allowing the Eagles to start their season on a high note.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 33 | 26 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 106.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 12 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 99.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 20 | 59 | 3.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

