Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Commanders Fall Short in Philadelphia Despite Daniels and Defensive Promise
The Washington Commanders played the Philadelphia Eagles in their season opener.
Philadelphia won the game 24-22.
Washington had a chance to tie the game late, but its 2-point try failed.
The Commanders’ offensive line had trouble stopping the Eagles’ pass rush.
Jayden Daniels was pressured often but was sacked only once.
Washington’s defense played better than expected and sacked Jalen Hurts three times.
The Eagles made several very long plays that helped them win.
Rookie Antonio Williams scored a late touchdown for Washington.
Washington lost 24-22 to Philadelphia after missing a potential game-tying 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining.
Jayden Daniels faced frequent pressure because Washington’s offensive line struggled to protect him.
The Commanders’ defense improved, sacking Jalen Hurts three times and limiting Saquon Barkley aside from one long run.
Philadelphia produced five plays of more than 20 yards, while Washington had only one.
Rookie Antonio Williams caught four passes for 64 yards, including a late 1-yard touchdown reception.
- Who
- The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts, respectively.
- What
- Philadelphia defeated Washington 24-22 after the Commanders missed a late 2-point conversion.
- When
- Sunday, during the season opener.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- Washington’s pass protection struggled, while Philadelphia made more explosive plays; Washington also committed mistakes and missed the late 2-point attempt.
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 22
- Decisive moment
- Washington missed a 2-point conversion with 1:01 remaining.
- Washington sacks allowed
- Jayden Daniels was sacked once.
- Philadelphia sacks
- Jalen Hurts was sacked three times.
- Explosive plays
- The Eagles had five plays of more than 20 yards; Washington had one.
- Washington first downs
- The Commanders held a 20-10 advantage in first downs.
- Key injury concerns
- Frankie Luvu suffered a groin injury and Chig Okonkwo hurt a hamstring.