Washington
Commanders
0-0
45
FINAL
14
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Washington Commanders triumphed over the Philadelphia Eagles with a decisive final score of 45-14. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for both teams, with Washington showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess right from the start.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the charge for the Commanders, tossing three touchdown passes while helping the team secure a comfortable lead. Rushing back Kaytron Allen was a standout, racking up an impressive 130 yards on the ground, while wide receiver Terry McLaurin contributed with 76 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made their presence felt, with Daron Payne notching two sacks and Nick Cross snagging two interceptions, disrupting the Eagles' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Washington's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory. Philadelphia struggled to recover from that moment, as Washington maintained control and dominated the scoreboard.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 28 | 13 | 242 | 1 | 4 | 49.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 18 | 12 | 164 | 3 | 1 | 112.0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 10 | 130 | 13.0 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 41 | 2.9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 34 |

