Cleveland
Browns
0-0
26
FINAL
29
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 15d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2028 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 29-26. The victory not only marked a strong start for the Eagles but also set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead for both teams. Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for three touchdowns and helping the Eagles build a crucial lead. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s Caleb Williams kept pace with an impressive 252 passing yards, while Blake Nalls emerged as a standout receiver with 121 yards. Malik Varis contributed significantly on the ground for Philadelphia, rushing for 84 yards to maintain the offensive momentum. Defensively, the game saw a pivotal moment when Jakobe Thomas of the Browns intercepted Mahomes, shifting the momentum in favor of Cleveland. However, the Eagles' defense, led by Nick Cross, managed to hold firm in critical moments, recording a key sack and limiting the Browns' scoring opportunities late in the game. The Eagles' ability to withstand the late-game pressure ultimately secured their victory, proving their resilience right out of the gate.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB442864%2522094.1
Patrick MahomesQB401948%2283269.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Malik VarisHB18844.7290211
Robert BartellHB9455.041110
Connor BarnettHB16301.9—260
Patrick MahomesQB3134.3—060
Caleb WilliamsQB294.5—060
Zachariah BranchWR000.0—000
Kyle Pitts SrTE000.0—000
Zach CharbonnetHB1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Blake NallsWR1112111.091182
Zachariah BranchWR712017.1352341
Tyler WarrenTE5448.8101121
Garrett WilsonWR14242.020420
Kyle Pitts SrTE44210.5251181
Chris OlaveWR34113.770190
Dawson KnoxTE23115.560160
Lance StriplingWR22010.0—0120
David NjokuTE3155.02080
Quentin JohnstonWR11111.030110
Connor BarnettHB372.3—040
Robert BartellHB144.03040
Malik VarisHB144.0—040
Adam PrenticeFB133.0—031
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Evan McPhersonP0000
Jack FoxP0120
Bill RollinsK0030