Philadelphia Eagles face Washington Commanders in Sunday NFL season opener
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles begin their 2026 NFL season against the Washington Commanders this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. ESPN predicts the Eagles hold a 66.5 percent probability of securing a victory in the NFC East divisional matchup. The Philadelphia roster enters the game with significant offensive adjustments, most following the trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts face scrutiny entering the season, with questions surrounding the team’s offensive production and defensive performance. Meanwhile, running back Saquon Barkley aims to improve upon his 2025 output. The outcome of the game will serve as an early indicator for the team's standing in the NFC as they pursue a potential Super Bowl run.
- •Philadelphia kicks off the season Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
- •ESPN gives the Eagles a 66.5 percent chance to win.
- •The Eagles offense features a new look following the departure of A.J. Brown.
- •Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni return under pressure to perform this year.
- •Saquon Barkley looks to regain form after his 2025 season.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles hold off Commanders 24-22 to earn hard-fought Week 1 victory
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles hold off Commanders with late stop, but don't blame Jayden Daniels
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Over-confident Eagles fans expect easy win in season opener vs Commanders - Daily Slop
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles vs. Commanders: Five keys to a Philadelphia victory
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ biggest weakness entering their Week 1 game with Eagles
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles vs. Commanders: Who has the advantage at each position in Week 1?
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ biggest strength entering their Week 1 matchup with Eagles
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — 15 statistical matchups to watch in the Eagles-Commanders season opener
"Philly fans think Jayden Daniels stinks; Commanders defense is inept; Washington’s receivers are old; JCM can’t run the ball, and Dan Quinn & coordinators suck
"Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes and Philadelphia stopped a late two-point conversion to defeat Washington 24-22 in Week 1
"Philadelphia has several statistical in Week 1, but Jayden Daniels and Washington’s running game can create problems in the opener
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:15 AMEagles hold off Commanders 24-22 to earn hard-fought Week 1 victory
Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes and Philadelphia stopped a late two-point conversion to defeat Washington 24-22 in Week 1
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:38 PMEagles hold off Commanders with late stop, but don't blame Jayden Daniels
You can’t blame Jayden Daniels for the Washington Commanders’ 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:33 AMOver-confident Eagles fans expect easy win in season opener vs Commanders - Daily Slop
Philly fans think Jayden Daniels stinks; Commanders defense is inept; Washington’s receivers are old; JCM can’t run the ball, and Dan Quinn & coordinators suck
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 5:05 PMEagles vs. Commanders: Five keys to a Philadelphia victory
Philadelphia must contain Jayden Daniels, establish Saquon Barkley and capitalize on Washington’s vulnerable secondary
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:39 PMCommanders’ biggest weakness entering their Week 1 game with Eagles
Washington enters the opener with concerns Philadelphia can target.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:16 PMEagles vs. Commanders: Who has the advantage at each position in Week 1?
Philadelphia holds advantages across most of the roster, but Jayden Daniels and Washington’s receivers can challenge the Eagles
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:31 PMCommanders’ biggest strength entering their Week 1 matchup with Eagles
Jayden Daniels makes Washington’s multifaceted offense difficult to contain
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:06 PM15 statistical matchups to watch in the Eagles-Commanders season opener
Philadelphia has several statistical in Week 1, but Jayden Daniels and Washington’s running game can create problems in the opener
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:07 PMThese 10 Commanders could create problems for the Eagles in Week 1
Ten Washington Commanders to watch in the season opener against the Eagles
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:42 PMFive Eagles who must deliver against the Commanders in Week 1
Here are five Eagles who must step up vs. the Commanders, with two being probably pretty obvious.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:14 PMEagles vs. Commanders: 5 factors that may decide Week 1
Here are a handful of variables that may tell the tale during the Eagles-Commanders clash in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 1:29 PMEagles vs. Commanders: 5 keys to a Philadelphia victory in Week 1
It's only Week 1, but the keys to an early-season Eagles victory vs. a division rival seem obvious.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:41 PMEagles vs. Commanders: 10 key stats to know for Week 1
Ten stats that could shape the Eagles’ Week 1 matchup with Washington.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:01 AMCommanders vs. Eagles: 5 things to know for Week 1
Here are five things to know for Sunday's Week 1 matchup between the Commanders and Eagles.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:23 PMEagles Film Preview: Commanders could struggle to stop Philadelphia’s rushing attack
Looking ahead to Philadelphia’s Week 1 matchup.
- Bleeding Green NationSep 8, 2026, 6:23 PMEagles Film Preview: Commanders could struggle to stop Philadelphia’s rushing attack - Bleeding Green Nation
Looking ahead to Philadelphia’s Week 1 matchup.
- PhillyVoice.comSep 8, 2026, 11:20 AMEagles-Commanders preview: 5 things to watch - PhillyVoice
What should fans be aware of heading into the Eagles' season opener against the Commanders?
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:39 PMESPN Weighs in on Eagles' Chances of Beating Commanders in Week 1
The Philadelphia Eagles' chances of beating the NFC East rival Commanders in Week 1 have been revealed.
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