Breaking: Commanders fall 24-22 at the Eagles

Week 1, final: Eagles 24, Commanders 22

The Washington Commanders open 0-1 after a 24-22 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sep. 13 at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes. Jayden Daniels finished 18-of-34 for 164 yards and two scores — including a late strike that made it a one-possession game — before Philadelphia stuffed Washington’s two-point try with about a minute left.

Box you can trust

• WAS — Daniels 18/34, 164 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT; Jacory Croskey-Merritt 16 carries, 63 yards, 1 rush TD
• PHI — Hurts 14/25, 203 yards, 3 TD; Saquon Barkley 15 for 83

Pre-kickoff boards: Week 1 kickoff · game center.

What we’re writing next

The loss is not a one-line story. Sport DMV’s reaction and analysis dig into Daniels’ rough efficiency early and a defense that kept Washington within striking distance longer than the early scoreboard suggested.

The Commanders page is the hub. Next up on the public slate: road trip to the Dallas Cowboys — confirm kickoff and TV on the club board.

*Breaking desk, Sunday night Sep. 13, 2026. Final and line from ESPN / wire reports (NBC Sports, Reuters).*