Commanders 22, Eagles 24: drive chart, EPA and box score

Week 1 · Sun, Sep 13 · Lincoln Financial FieldFinal

Final

	1	2	3	4	T
WSH	3	6	0	13	22
PHI	0	14	3	7	24

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At a glanceUpdated Nov 10, 2026, 3:32 PM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 on Sun, Sep 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA (Week 1, 2026 season). Records after the game: Commanders 2-5-1, Eagles 2-7. A.Williams (WAS) led all players with +8.8 EPA on 4 targets.

Who won Commanders vs Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-22. By quarter: WSH 3-6-0-13, PHI 0-14-3-7.

Who was the best player in Commanders vs Eagles?

By expected points added: A.Williams (WAS, +8.8 EPA on 4 targets), D.Goedert (PHI, +8.3 EPA on 5 targets) and J.Hurts (PHI, +5.5 EPA on 33 dropbacks).

What was the turning point of Commanders vs Eagles?

The biggest swing in win probability (18 points toward the Eagles) came in Q4 at 6:02: (Shotgun) J.Hurts pass short middle to D.Goedert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Underwood, Holder-B.Mann.

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Pigskin Nightly, “Commanders 22, Eagles 24: Week 1 recap”, https://pigskinnightly.com/games/2026-09-13-wsh-at-phi (updated 2026-11-10).

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The Verdict

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Commanders43% success · +0.02 EPA/play

2224

Eagles35% success · +0.07 EPA/play

WSH 32% deserveddeserved 68% PHI

Eagles earned it: the snaps said Eagles by 2.6, a deserved win probability of 68%.

Deserved marginPHI by 2.6

Real marginPHI by 2

Luck pts WSH+1.5

Luck pts PHI0.0

The swingQ4 8:03 · PHI · +16 pts of win probability. (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to WAS 47 for 22 yards (2-A.Robertson).

Flags that moved this game

1Illegal ContactPHI → helped WAS · Wk 1 Q3 7:48 · 5-J.Daniels pass incomplete deep left to 17-T.McLaurin (27-Q.Mitchell). PENALTY on PHI-33-C.DeJean, Illegal Contact, 5 yards,…+3.7 WP
2Delay of GameWAS → helped PHI · Wk 1 Q3 9:46 · PENALTY on WAS, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 44 - No Play.+3.6 WP

Fourth downs our model disagreed with

1WAS · 4th & 1Dan Quinn chose Punt at own 31, Wk 1 Q1 2:49, up 3. Model: Go for it (clear call). Result: punted.−1.24 EP
2PHI · 4th & 2Nick Sirianni chose Punt at own 34, Wk 1 Q3 13:00, up 5. Model: Go for it (lean). Result: punted.−0.71 EP
3WAS · 4th & 4Dan Quinn chose Punt at own 47, Wk 1 Q3 11:20, down 5. Model: Go for it (lean). Result: punted.−0.42 EP

Deserved win probability from the snaps, fumble bounces evened out. How we judge

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Game DNA144 plays, one strand1 lead change · 9 explosive plays · downloadable poster →

Officiating crewKeith Parham11 accepted flags in this game · 12.5 a game this season (one of the quietest crews)Market vs SnapsLine: PHI by 6 · Snaps: PHI by 2.6Commanders covered; the snaps agree

22@24

Week 1

If the 35-yard kick had missed

Commanders after the play16%what really happened

Q3 0:48 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Underwood, Holder-10-B.Mann.

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Q1Q2Q3Q4

The five biggest swings

+18%Q4 6:02 · for PHI(Shotgun) J.Hurts pass short middle to D.Goedert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Underwood, Holder-B.Mann.
+17%Q4 1:01 · for PHID.Stevens kicks onside 17 yards from WAS 35 to PHI 48. D.Smith (didn't try to advance) to PHI 48 for no gain.
+13%Q4 8:03 · for PHI(Shotgun) J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to WAS 47 for 22 yards (A.Robertson).
+13%Q4 12:12 · for WSH(Shotgun) J.Daniels pass deep left to A.Williams pushed ob at PHI 14 for 33 yards (J.Campbell).
+11%Q4 9:59 · for WSH(Shotgun) J.Daniels pass short middle to S.Diggs for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.PENALTY on WAS-S.Diggs, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. D.Stevens extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Ott, Holder-T.Way.

Every drive, on the field

PHI attacks →← WSH attacks

Q1 15:00FG8p · 27y · 3:37
Q1 11:23PUNT6p · 13y · 2:50
Q1 8:33PUNT3p · 0y · 1:01
Q1 7:32PUNT4p · -11y · 2:35
Q1 4:57PUNT3p · 9y · 2:19
Q1 2:38TD5p · 76y · 3:27
Q2 14:11PUNT3p · 1y · 1:13
Q2 12:58PUNT3p · 4y · 0:57
Q2 12:01PUNT5p · 3y · 3:15
Q2 8:46TD5p · 62y · 2:19
Q2 6:27TD12p · 67y · 4:34
Q2 1:53PUNT5p · 18y · 1:20
Q2 0:33HALF1p · 4y · 0:33
Q3 15:00PUNT3p · 8y · 2:13
Q3 12:47PUNT3p · 6y · 1:36
Q3 11:11PUNT3p · 4y · 1:25
Q3 9:46MISS7p · 20y · 3:00
Q3 6:46PUNT3p · -6y · 1:36
Q3 5:10PUNT3p · 4y · 1:26
Q3 3:44FG7p · 43y · 3:00
Q3 0:44TD9p · 67y · 5:45
Q4 9:59TD8p · 74y · 3:57
Q4 6:02TD12p · 63y · 5:01
Q4 1:01END2p · -2y · 1:01

Commanders11 drives4scoring drives (3 TD)36%drives ending in pointsOWN 28avg starting field position5three-and-outs0turnovers incl. downs

Eagles11 drives4scoring drives (3 TD)36%drives ending in pointsOWN 32avg starting field position4three-and-outs0turnovers incl. downs

Scoring summary

Q1
11:23Field goalD.Stevens 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Ott, Holder-T.Way.3–0
Q2
14:11Touchdown(Shotgun) J.Hurts pass deep right to D.Goedert for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Underwood, Holder-B.Mann.3–7
Q2
6:27TouchdownDontayvion Wicks 9 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Jake Elliott Kick)3–14
Q2
1:50TouchdownJ.Croskey-Merritt left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Stevens extra point is Blocked (J.Carter), Center-T.Ott, Holder-T.Way.9–14
Q3
0:44Field goalJ.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Underwood, Holder-B.Mann.9–17
Q4
9:59Touchdown(Shotgun) J.Daniels pass short middle to S.Diggs for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.PENALTY on WAS-S.Diggs, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. D.Stevens extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Ott, Holder-T.Way.16–17
Q4
6:02Touchdown(Shotgun) J.Hurts pass short middle to D.Goedert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Underwood, Holder-B.Mann.16–24
Q4
1:01Touchdown(Shotgun) J.Daniels pass short right to A.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Daniels pass to J.Bates is complete. ATTEMPT FAILS.22–24

Team stats

WSHvsPHI

295Total yards318

163Passing yards182

132Rushing yards136

4.4Yards per play6.0

20First downs10

5-15 · 33%Third down6-14 · 43%

2-2Fourth down0-0

3-3Red zone TDs2-3

18/34Comp / att14/25

4.1Yards per carry5.4

0Turnovers0

1 (−1 yds)Sacks allowed3 (−21 yds)

6 for 45Penalties5 for 40

33:20Possession26:40

Expected points added · nflverse model

The game in EPA

EPA per play+0.060+0.071

Dropback EPA+0.139+0.166

Rush EPA-0.046-0.103

Success rate43%35%

Explosive plays56

Plays6851

Who moved the needle

A.WilliamsTargets: 4+8.8

D.GoedertTargets: 5+8.3

J.HurtsDropbacks: 33+5.5

J.DanielsDropbacks: 39+5.4

D.WicksTargets: 4+3.8

S.DiggsTargets: 9+3.8

Cost their side the most

M.LemonTargets: 4-3.9

R.WhiteCarries: 7-2.8

J.BatesTargets: 4-1.6

Box score

Washington Commanders

Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SACKS	QBR	RTG
Jayden DanielsQB	18/34	164	4.8	2	0	1-1	70.9	85.9

Rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB	16	63	3.9	1	11
Jayden DanielsQB	5	31	6.2	0	14
Rachaad WhiteRB	7	22	3.1	0	9
Kaytron AllenRB	4	16	4.0	0	5

Receiving	REC	TGTS	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Antonio WilliamsWR	4	4	64	16.0	1	33
Stefon DiggsWR	4	9	55	13.8	1	17
Chig OkonkwoTE	2	3	16	8.0	0	15
Terry McLaurinWR	2	4	14	7.0	0	8
John BatesTE	2	3	13	6.5	0	8
Rachaad WhiteRB	2	2	5	2.5	0	3
Jaylin LaneWR	1	1	4	4.0	0	4
Dyami BrownWR	0	2	0	0.0	0	0
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB	1	1	-7	-7.0	0	-7

Defense	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	QB HTS
Nick CrossS	8	5	0	2	0
Amik RobertsonCB	6	3	0	0	0
Mike SainristilCB	5	4	0	1	0
Jeremy ReavesS	5	3	0	0	0
Sonny StylesLB	4	3	1	2	1
Frankie LuvuLB	4	1	1	1	1
Quan MartinS	3	3	0	1	0
Odafe OwehLB	3	2	1	2	1
Leo ChenalLB	3	1	0	0	0
Tim SettleDT	3	0	0	0	0

Kicking	FG	PCT	LONG	XP	PTS
Drew StevensPK	1/2	50.0	55	1/2	4

Philadelphia Eagles

Passing	C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SACKS	QBR	RTG
Jalen HurtsQB	14/25	203	8.1	3	0	3-21	76.7	122.2

Rushing	CAR	YDS	AVG	LONG
Saquon BarkleyRB	15	83	5.5	42
Jalen HurtsQB	7	46	6.6	22
Will ShipleyRB	2	4	2.0	2
Tank BigsbyRB	1	3	3.0	3

Receiving	REC	TGTS	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Dallas GoedertTE	4	5	77	19.3	2	43
Dontayvion WicksWR	2	4	73	36.5	1	64
DeVonta SmithWR	3	6	53	17.7	0	31
Will ShipleyRB	1	1	8	8.0	0	8
Saquon BarkleyRB	1	2	-3	-3.0	0	-3
Makai LemonWR	3	4	-5	-1.7	0	3

Defense	TOT	SOLO	SACKS	TFL	PD	QB HTS
Zack BaunLB	12	7	0	1	2	0
Jihaad CampbellLB	9	5	1	1	0	1
Cooper DeJeanCB	8	4	0	0	0	1
Jordan DavisDT	8	3	0	0	0	0
Marcus EppsS	7	5	0	0	0	0
Darius CooperWR	4	3	0	0	0	0
Moro OjomoDT	3	2	0	0	0	0
Jalyx HuntLB	3	1	0	0	0	0
Jalen CarterDT	3	1	0	0	0	0
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.LB	2	2	0	0	0	0

Kicking	FG	PCT	LONG	XP	PTS
Jake ElliottPK	1/1	100.0	35	3/3	5

Starters, confirmed

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Confirmed from the official snap counts: at every position group the starters are the snap leaders. Expected lineup = today's depth chart, adjusted for the injury report.

Expected, did not start

Rachaad WhiteRB→ Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Antonio WilliamsWR→ Terry McLaurin

Treylon BurksWR→ Dyami Brown

Tim SettleNT→ Daron Payne

Shy TuttleRDE→ Javon Kinlaw

Dorance ArmstrongSLB→ K'Lavon Chaisson

Rasul DouglasLCB→ Mike Sainristil

Joe MiltonQB→ Jalen Hurts

Darius CooperWR→ DeVonta Smith

Hollywood BrownWR→ Dontayvion Wicks

Drew KendallC→ Lane Johnson