Nick Sirianni makes history with Eagles' victory over Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
In the 2026 NFL season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 at Lincoln Financial Field on September 13. This victory marks the sixth consecutive win in a season opener for head coach Nick Sirianni, placing him among a select group of NFL coaches. Sirianni joins Jim Harbaugh, Mike Shanahan, George Allen, and Potsy Clark, all of whom achieved this milestone. Under Sirianni's leadership since 2021, the Eagles have been a competitive team, with two NFC Championships and a Super Bowl victory in 2024. With this win, the Eagles start the season 1-0, improving Sirianni's overall record to 60-26.
- •Eagles defeat Commanders 24-22 in season opener on September 13
- •Nick Sirianni becomes sixth coach to win first six career openers
- •Eagles are 1-0 to start the season after this victory
- •Sirianni's coaching record improves to 60-26
- •Eagles have been successful under Sirianni, winning Super Bowl LIX in 2024
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Sirianni Makes NFL History After Eagles Win vs Commanders
"Going into the 2026 NFL season opener for the Philadelphia Eagles, the head coach Nick Sirianni had a chance to land on a historical list. With a 24-22 Eagles win over the Washington Commanders, Sirianni is making history. According to the Eagles’ Director of Football Communications, John Gonoude, there are five coaches in NFL history […] The post Nick Sirianni Makes NFL History After Eagles Win vs Commanders appeared first on HEAVY.
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