Washington
Commanders
0-0
12
FINAL
31
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders 31-12. With both teams looking to make a statement in Week 1, the Eagles showcased their dominance early and never looked back, securing a strong victory at home.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led the charge with an impressive 231 passing yards, while rookie sensation Tetairoa McMillan added a solid 88 receiving yards to keep the defense on its heels. The ground game was equally potent, with Saquon Barkley racking up 123 rushing yards and adding a touchdown, solidifying the Eagles' offensive prowess throughout the game.
Defensively, Philadelphia made crucial plays that shifted momentum, particularly with Riq Woolen's two interceptions, which halted any potential Commanders' drives. The Eagles' defense also recorded a key sack from Jonathan Greenard, contributing to a relentless pass rush. The turning point came in the second quarter when Woolen's first interception set up a touchdown, allowing Philadelphia to pull away and maintain control for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 26 | 17 | 231 | 1 | 1 | 90.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 15 | 6 | 154 | 2 | 3 | 78.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 123 | 7.2 | 3 | 23 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

