The Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, kick off the 2026 season at home against the Washington Commanders today, Sept. 13, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia survived Washington behind Jalen Hurts and Dallas Goedert, but its offensive line and third-quarter collapse raised concerns

The Eagles took the season opener, 24-22, after the Commanders failed on a 2-point conversion with just over a minute left.

The Philadelphia Eagles got three touchdown passes from Jalen Hurts to help defeat the Washington Commanders, 24-22, in the season opener.

Instant grades from the Eagles’ 24-22 win over the Commanders. Quarterback: B Jalen Hurtsanswered some questions about how he’ll adjust to maybe the most significant scheme and play-caller change of his NFL career.

The Eagles made a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter to win game. On a two-point attempt, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a shovel pass to Commanders tight end John Bates, but Bates had nowhere to run. Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo ran through Washington’s offensive line to bring Bates down into the backfield.

Tyler Owens blasted through three Eagles blockers and buried the returner on Sunday. The NFL clip went viral before Washington lost 24-22.

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Washington had a chance to tie the game late, following a touchdown pass from star quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Commanders needed a two-point conversion to tie up the game. It did not go well.