Commanders Lose 24-22 After Failed Two-Point Try as Big Plays Undo Strong Rush

The game showed improved pressure from Washington's defense alongside coverage and tackling breakdowns that turned a second-half comeback into a loss.

Overview

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-22 in the season opener on Sunday after Washington failed a two-point shovel pass to tight end Jon Bates that would have tied the game.
Washington generated three sacks and 10 tackles for loss but surrendered multiple explosive gains, including a 64-yard pass to Dontayvion Wicks, a 42-yard run by Saquon Barkley, and a 43-yard touchdown to Dallas Goedert.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 18 of 34 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns after a poor first half in which he was 6 of 16 for 43 yards.
Rookie receiver Antonio Williams led Washington with four catches for 64 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:05 left while Stefon Diggs also reached the end zone during the late rally.
Washington was without key starters including left tackle Laremy Tunsil and listed several inactives, and players and coaches called the loss self-inflicted with missed tackles and mental errors that need quick correction.