Washington
Commanders
0-0
43
FINAL
60
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 60-43, showcasing a powerful offensive display that sets the tone for the 2026 season. Both teams came out firing, but it was Philadelphia that ultimately pulled away, demonstrating their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Leading the charge for the Eagles was quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for an impressive 423 yards and five touchdowns, effectively slicing through the Commanders' defense. Wide receiver Johnny Wilson was a standout target, racking up 173 receiving yards and finding the end zone as well. On the ground, Jayden Daniels of the Commanders made his mark with 93 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Philadelphia's relentless attack.
Defensively, the Eagles were anchored by Jordan Davis, who not only recorded three total tackles but also contributed significantly with two sacks, putting pressure on the Commanders' offense at crucial moments. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Hurts connected with Wilson for a long touchdown, giving Philadelphia a lead they would not relinquish. Despite a valiant effort from the Commanders, including an interception by Sonny Styles, the Eagles' defense held firm to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 20 | 15 | 423 | 5 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 27 | 16 | 377 | 2 | 1 | 112.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 78 | 7.8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 173 | 43.3 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Davis | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |

