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Gameday blog | Commanders vs. Eagles, Week 1

Sep 13, 2026 at 04:10 PM

The Washington Commanders are kicking off their 2026 season with a road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Check out this gameday blog for stats, highlights and more from the action.

4:33 p.m.

Not a bad start for the Commanders. There was a ton of movement and a lot of tight ends on the field. At times, Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott and John Bates were in the huddle at the same time. The highlight of the drive was a 13-yard third-down conversion to Stefon Diggs. Things culminated with a 55-yard field goal from Drew Stevens. Now the attention swings to Washington's new defense.

4:42 p.m.

It was exactly what you wanted to see from the Commanders' new defensive unit. They played fast and with aggression

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