Philadelphia builds enough of a cushion
Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes, including two to Dallas Goedert, as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 1. Philadelphia did its early scoring in the second quarter, putting up 14 points to take a 14-9 halftime lead. The Eagles added three points while holding Washington scoreless in the third, stretching their advantage to 17-9. The Commanders outscored Philadelphia 13-7 in the fourth quarter, but that push left them two points short. The Eagles opened the 2026 season at 1-0; Washington fell to 0-1.
Goedert leads the Eagles’ receiving production
Hurts completed 14 of 25 passes for 203 yards and added 46 rushing yards on seven carries. Goedert caught four of five targets for 77 yards and two touchdowns, leading Philadelphia in receptions and receiving yards. Dontayvion Wicks supplied another touchdown and gained 73 yards on just two catches. DeVonta Smith added three receptions for 53 yards on six targets. Saquon Barkley carried 15 times for 83 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. His lone reception went for a loss of three yards.
Washington gets touchdowns from three playmakers
Jayden Daniels finished 18-of-34 passing for 164 yards and two touchdowns, with another 31 yards on five carries. Antonio Williams caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown. Stefon Diggs also scored, finishing with four catches for 55 yards on nine targets. Jacory Croskey-Merritt led Washington’s rushing production with 63 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
Fantasy takeaways and Week 2
Hurts led the game with 24.7 PPR points, followed by Goedert at 23.7. Goedert’s two touchdowns drove his strong return on five targets, while Wicks produced 15.3 points from four targets. For Washington, Williams scored 16.4 PPR points despite drawing fewer than half as many targets as Diggs, who finished with 15.5. Daniels posted 17.7. Both teams travel in Week 2 on September 20. Philadelphia faces the Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m. ET, and Washington meets the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. ET.