Commanders criticized for Odafe Oweh's performance in Week 1 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-22, in their Week 1 matchup. Odafe Oweh, the team's $96 million offseason signing, faced scrutiny for his lackluster performance, managing only one sack but displaying limited impact against the Eagles' offensive line. Analyst Daniel Popper noted Oweh struggled to break away from tackles, raising concerns about his value as a top edge rusher. The Commanders will need Oweh to improve in their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys to alleviate concerns about his early performance this season.
- •Commanders fall to Eagles 24-22 in Week 1.
- •Odafe Oweh criticized for an underwhelming debut performance.
- •Oweh recorded one sack but lacked consistent pressure.
- •Daniel Popper highlights Oweh's struggles against Eagles tackles.
- •Next up for the Commanders: a game against the Cowboys.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders' $96M edge criticized by NFL analyst after lackluster Week 1 debut
"This was not the kind of debut the Commanders were hoping to see.
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