Washington
Commanders
0-0
63
FINAL
51
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles 63-51 in a high-scoring affair that showcased the firepower of both offenses. With both teams vying for an early edge in the standings, this matchup set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying season.
Jalen Hurts of the Eagles put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 548 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. However, it was the Commanders' dynamic duo of Kaytron Allen and Terry McLaurin that made the difference, with Allen rushing for 78 yards while McLaurin racked up an impressive 252 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with key contributions from Trey Amos, who led the team with four total tackles, and Odafe Oweh, who recorded two sacks. The game turned in Washington's favor when Sonny Styles intercepted Hurts three times, stifling the Eagles' momentum at crucial moments and ensuring the Commanders held off a late charge from Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 35 | 20 | 548 | 5 | 7 | 101.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 32 | 18 | 355 | 4 | 3 | 95.7 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 11 | 252 | 22.9 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | 154 | 51.3 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Scotty Miller | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

