Commanders at Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles 38, Washington Commanders 24 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Commanders 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Eagles 38 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPJalen Hurts 284 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 46 yds rushingDallas Goedert 112 yds receivingSonny Styles 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 323 · 343Passing yards 231 · 284Rushing yards 92 · 59Completions 19/39 · 22/35Yards per carry 3.3 · 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-24. The victory not only sets the tone for the Eagles' 2026 campaign but also establishes them as early contenders in the NFC. With both teams eager to start strong, the stakes were high as they clashed in this divisional matchup.
Jalen Hurts showcased his prowess as he threw for 284 yards, leading the Eagles' offense effectively. Dallas Goedert was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 112 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target. Despite Jayden Daniels tossing two touchdowns for Washington, it was Hurts' performance that ultimately guided Philadelphia to victory.
Defensively, the Eagles made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Quinyon Mitchell's interception was pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive from the Commanders. Additionally, Jonathan Greenard's sack added pressure that disrupted Washington's rhythm, which proved vital as the Eagles held off a late-game surge to secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Eagles | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 38 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/39 | 49% | 231 | 2 | 2 | 63.0 |
| Eagles | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 22/35 | 63% | 284 | 0 | 0 | 88.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremy McNicholsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 14 | 32 | 2.3 | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 45 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| Dallas GoedertTE | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 50 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dontayvion WicksWR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Grant CalcaterraTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter IIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew MukubaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 3 | 26 |
| Eagles | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 3/3 | 3 | 50 |