Commanders travel to Philadelphia to face Eagles in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Washington Commanders visit Lincoln Financial Stadium this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EDT to play the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 1 matchup. Washington enters the contest with a running back group featuring Wild Bill, Rachaad White, and Kaytron Allen. The team previously relied on a committee approach during the 2025 season after Jacory Croskey-Merritt earned a starting role. Analysts identify Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as a primary threat for the Washington defense to monitor during the game. Barkley remains a central piece of the Philadelphia offense, consistently contributing in both rushing and receiving categories. Washington coach David Blough oversees an offense that expects to incorporate quarterback Jayden Daniels into the rushing scheme throughout the regular season.
- •Washington plays Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EDT.
- •The Commanders plan to use a running back committee of Wild Bill, Rachaad White, and Kaytron Allen.
- •Saquon Barkley provides a focal point for the Philadelphia rushing and receiving attack.
- •Jayden Daniels will participate in the Washington rushing rotation under offensive coordinator David Blough.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Gimme Him: One player Commanders would steal from Eagles in Week 1
"There's one player the Washington Commanders would steal from the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 3:39 PMCommanders DT Daron Payne ruled out vs. Eagles with serious foot injury
NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 2:42 PMBrian Thomas Jr. says he hasn't lost confidence despite trade rumors
NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 11:35 AMJerry Jones: Troy Aikman working for Cowboys in future is "very possible"
NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 10:07 AM4 keys to a Commanders' Week 8 victory over Eagles
NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 9:07 AMCommanders WR Terry McLaurin trusting God after season-ending injury
NFL•Oct 31, 2026, 8:02 AMCommanders GM Adam Peters discusses 2026 NFL trade deadline
