Washington
Commanders
1-0
49
FINAL
52
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout in Week 2 of the 2027 season, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 52-49. Both teams came into the matchup looking to establish early dominance, but it was Philadelphia that ultimately secured the win in a high-stakes battle.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels put on a stellar performance, throwing for an impressive 400 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley of the Eagles had a jaw-dropping game on the ground, racking up 310 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changing force for Philadelphia. Terry McLaurin also shined for Washington, amassing 157 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eagles' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Eagles made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jalen Carter led the defense with three total tackles, while Nolan Smith Jr. added two sacks, applying pressure on Daniels throughout the game. Riq Woolen's two interceptions proved pivotal, as they helped Philadelphia maintain control in key moments, solidifying their narrow victory and keeping them on track early in the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 44 | 21 | 48% | 400 | 4 | 3 | 81.6 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 224 | 3 | 2 | 99.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 310 | 16.3 | 69 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 13 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 8 | 157 | 19.6 | 43 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 43 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 14 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 9 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 51 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Watson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |

