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Eagles survive Commanders in season opener with new offensive strategy

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Eagles survive Commanders in season opener with new offensive strategy

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The Eagles defeated the Commanders 24-22 in their season opener on Sunday, showcasing a new offensive approach under coordinator Sean Mannion. Jalen Hurts had three completions of over 30 yards, and Saquon Barkley added a 42-yard run. Despite the big plays, the Eagles acknowledged their offense needs improvement, as Hurts completed only 56% of his passes and was sacked three times. The defense excelled, limiting Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to 164 passing yards and stopping a potential game-tying two-point conversion. The Eagles will next face the Titans on Sunday.

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•Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdown passes.
•Saquon Barkley rushed for a 42-yard gain.
•Eagles defense held Commanders to 164 passing yards.
•Hurts completed 14 of 25 passes, facing pressure throughout.
•Philadelphia visits Tennessee for their next matchup.

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' new offense gets a passing grade after Week 1, but there's still work to be done

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The Eagles hired new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion in part to bring explosive plays back to Philadelphia’s offense. After Sunday’s 24-22 season-opening victory over Washington, give Mannion and the Eagles a passing grade — but definitely not a perfect one. Jalen Hurts had three completions of 30 or more yards, and the Eagles had a pair of runs for more than 20 yards to help them improve to 6-0 in openers under head coach Nick Sirianni and Hurts.
— Yahoo Sportsby AARON BRACY

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Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:08 PM
Eagles' new offense gets a passing grade after Week 1, but there's still work to be done
The Eagles hired new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion in part to bring explosive plays back to Philadelphia’s offense. After Sunday’s 24-22 season-opening victory over Washington, give Mannion and the Eagles a passing grade — but definitely not a perfect one. Jalen Hurts had three completions of 30 or more yards, and the Eagles had a pair of runs for more than 20 yards to help them improve to 6-0 in openers under head coach Nick Sirianni and Hurts.

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