Washington
Commanders
0-0
18
FINAL
37
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders 37-18 in their season opener. With high expectations for both teams entering the 2026 season, the Eagles showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess to secure a decisive win at home.
Joe Milton led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for an impressive 294 yards and connecting with Rome Odunze, who racked up 186 receiving yards, proving to be an explosive duo. Saquon Barkley contributed significantly on the ground with 68 rushing yards, adding to the Eagles' balanced offensive attack while the Commanders' Jayden Daniels managed just one touchdown in a challenging outing.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, with Cooper DeJean recording seven total tackles and Jonathan Greenard making his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Eagles' defense stifled a promising Commanders’ drive, forcing a turnover that shifted momentum firmly in Philadelphia's favor. The Eagles capitalized on that critical moment, ensuring their victory and setting the tone for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 294 | 1 | 0 | 114.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 37 | 19 | 51% | 207 | 1 | 0 | 77.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 20 | 68 | 3.4 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 36 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 12 | 186 | 15.5 | 70 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Desean Jackson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 51 |

