Eagles defeat Commanders 24-17 in season opener
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-17 in the NFL’s 2026 season opener, with quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing three touchdown passes and the defense generating key pressure, according to Bleeding Green Nation. The win came after weeks of pre-game analysis that highlighted the Eagles’ unbeaten start under head coach Nick Sirianni and a healthy defensive front, while the Commanders entered the game with a struggling run defense and an injury-hit offensive line. Analysts had also noted Washington’s new speed-focused defensive scheme under coordinator Daronte Jones and Philadelphia’s new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion as factors shaping the matchup.