Jalen Hurts leads Eagles to tight win over Commanders in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jalen Hurts helped the Philadelphia Eagles secure a 24-22 victory against the Washington Commanders in their regular-season opener on September 13, 2026. Hurts completed 14 of 25 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns, showing resilience under pressure. Despite some misthrows and offensive struggles, he delivered key plays, including a 22-yard run on a crucial third down late in the game. The Eagles' win marks their sixth consecutive victory in season openers during the Hurts and Nick Sirianni era.
- •Eagles win 24-22 over Commanders in Week 1 opener.
- •Jalen Hurts records three touchdowns and one key late run.
- •Hurts completes 14 of 25 passes with 203 yards.
- •Eagles improve to 6-0 in openers under Hurts and Sirianni.
- •Offensive struggles included slow drives and misthrows.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts Week 1 grades: Eagles QB wills his team to victory
"Jalen Hurts silences the doubters, for a week or so at least.
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