Commanders Come Up a Few Yards Short in Week 1 Loss to Eagles

In Philadelphia, Washington’s defense kept the game manageable early in the Commanders’ 24-22 Week 1 loss to the Eagles, but four big plays shifted momentum. The unit limited Saquon Barkley and pressured Jalen Hurts, recording five three-and-outs and forcing 10 tackles for loss, yet it surrendered a 64-yard touchdown by Dontayvion Wicks in the first quarter, a 42-yard run by Barkley, and a series of breakdowns culminating in Hurts’ 22-yard scramble on 3rd-and-18 and a decisive 43-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Goedert. Washington missed a two-point conversion with just over a minute left. The offense improved late, with Stefon Diggs scoring on a 10-yard touchdown and Antonio Williams catching a fingertip score, but a failed shovel pass on the final two-point attempt sealed the result. Rookie receiver Antonio Williams earned game MVP honors with 64 yards and four catches.