San Francisco
49ers
0-0
31
FINAL
44
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 44-31, showcasing their offensive prowess right out of the gate in Week 1 of the 2028 NFL season. This matchup not only marked the beginning of the season but also set the tone for both teams as they look to make their mark in the league.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for the Eagles, throwing for an impressive 420 yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive output. Meanwhile, Dante Moore kept the 49ers in the game with three touchdown passes, while Christian McCaffrey rushed for 112 yards, demonstrating his versatility and vital role in the San Francisco offense. J. Michael Sturdivant was a standout receiver for Philadelphia, racking up 206 yards and providing Hurts with a reliable target throughout the contest.
The Eagles' defense played a crucial role in their victory, highlighted by Jelani McDonald’s eight tackles and a pivotal interception from Cooper DeJean that shifted momentum in their favor. Nolan Smith Jr. also made his presence felt with a sack, helping to apply pressure on Moore when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the third quarter when DeJean's pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Eagles to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 420 | 3 | 0 | 157.2 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 33 | 24 | 73% | 284 | 3 | 1 | 116.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 21 | 112 | 5.3 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 74 | 4.9 | 11 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 6 | 206 | 34.3 | 43 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 22 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| Jackson Meeks | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Polock | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic DeLuca | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 3 | 4 | 5 | 53 |

