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Washington Commanders left Philadelphia wondering what could have been, as a few fatal miscues resulted in a tough loss to the Eagles.
Here are some of the quick facts and numbers from the Commanders’ 2026 season opening 24-22 loss in Philadelphia to the NFC East rival Eagles.
- QB Jayden Daniels had a horrific first half as he completed 6 of his 16 passing attempts for only 43 yards, which means Daniels averaged 2.7 yards per attempt.
- Eagles HC Nick Sirianni has won each of his six season openers.
- Commanders rookie WR Antonio Williams was targeted four times, made four receptions for 64 yards, including a 33-yard reception and a touchdown.
- WR Terry McLaurin was limited to two receptions for only 14 yards.
- The Commanders defense sacked Eagles QB Jalen Hurts three times (Luvu, Oweh, Styles).
- The Commanders' defense recorded 10 tackles for a loss (the Eagles had only 2). Yet, the Commanders defense gave up big plays of 64, 43, 42, 41, and 22 yards.
- Once again, the Commanders' defense can’t cover the tight end; Dallas Goedert had four receptions for 77 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- QB Jayden Daniels finished 18 for 34 with 164 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions and one sack.
- Commanders Inactives for Sunday: WR Luke McCaffrey, WR Treylon Burks, QB Athan Kaliakmanis, DT Ricky Barber Jr., G Tanoa Togiai.
- Commanders were without their top offensive lineman (Laremy Tunsil), while the Eagles were without their top pass rusher (Jonathan Greenard).
- Drew Stevens made his first NFL field goal attempt (55 yards) in the first quarter for a 3-0 Washington lead. He also missed a kick later and had a PAT blocked.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Quick facts and numbers from Commanders' Week 1 loss to Eagles
