Hurts leads Eagles to narrow season-opening win over Washington
Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes and ran for 46 yards as Philadelphia held off the Washington Commanders 24–22.
The Philadelphia Eagles began the 2026 NFL season with a 24–22 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, overcoming a late challenge to secure an opening-week win.
Jalen Hurts completed 203 passing yards, threw three touchdown passes and added 46 rushing yards. His fourth-quarter production helped Philadelphia contain Washington’s comeback attempt.
Hurts also converted a third-and-18 with a 22-yard run before connecting with tight end Dallas Goedert for a 43-yard touchdown two plays later, according to the supplied game account.
Fox Sports attributed part of the performance to Philadelphia’s new offence, though the available report does not detail the specific contribution of coach Ben Johnson. The result nevertheless gave the Eagles an early return on an attack intended to support their quarterback.
Hurts said effective quarterback play begins with selecting the right play, ensuring protection and alignment, and managing assigned responsibilities. Those operational details were central to Philadelphia’s ability to control the closing stages.
Other Week 1 results highlighted by Fox Sports included Seattle’s win over New England, San Francisco’s victory over the Rams in Australia, Chicago’s defeat of Carolina and Minnesota’s comeback against Green Bay.
