Washington
Commanders
0-0
10
FINAL
70
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the Washington Commanders with a staggering final score of 70-10. With this decisive victory, the Eagles set a strong tone for the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess right out of the gate.
Jalen Hurts was the star of the show, delivering an impressive performance with 390 passing yards and five touchdown passes. Saquon Barkley also shined, contributing significantly with 172 rushing yards and adding 127 receiving yards, making him a dual-threat that the Commanders couldn’t contain. Together, they orchestrated a relentless offensive attack that left Washington struggling to keep pace.
The Eagles' defense played a crucial role in this lopsided affair, highlighted by Quinyon Mitchell's two interceptions that shifted momentum early in the game. Ambry Thomas led the team with five tackles, ensuring the Commanders' offensive efforts were consistently thwarted. A pivotal moment came in the second quarter when Mitchell's second interception set up another quick touchdown drive, solidifying Philadelphia's dominance and effectively sealing the game well before halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 34 | 24 | 390 | 5 | 1 | 136.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 18 | 11 | 267 | 4 | 0 | 144.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 9 | 120 | 1 | 5 | 25.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 172 | 12.3 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 17 | 1.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 100 | 50.0 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambry Thomas | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| J.T. Gray | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chance Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

