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Eagles start season with 24-22 victory over Commanders

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Eagles start season with 24-22 victory over Commanders

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in their 2026 season opener at Lincoln Financial Field. Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes, while Dallas Goedert caught two of those touchdowns, helping the Eagles build a lead. The defense made a crucial stop on Washington's final two-point conversion attempt. Despite some challenges, the Eagles improved to 1-0 under head coach Nick Sirianni. Going forward, Philadelphia will need to address areas for improvement ahead of their next matchup.

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Status Watch

•Jalen Hurts threw three touchdowns with no interceptions.
•Dallas Goedert scored twice, contributing to the Eagles' success.
•Eagles defense stopped a late two-point conversion attempt.
•Nick Sirianni improves to 6-0 in season openers as head coach.
•Eagles are 1-0 for the season following this win.

Latest Updates

12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles fans celebrate season‑opening win over Commanders
12:12 PMYahoo Sports — 10 stats that defined the Eagles’ 24-22 win over the Commanders

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Eagles' season opener brought cheers, chants and a surge of excitement across the region Sunday night as fans celebrated a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders.
— Yahoo Sports