NFC East preview | Breaking down each team before Week 1

The NFC East opener is set for Sunday afternoon, with the Washington Commanders visiting the Philadelphia Eagles, and the division’s early-season matchups come with big storylines. Washington has completed its 2026-27 staff with defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, the latter arriving from Kansas City where he served as offensive coordinator since 2023. Nagy’s approach emphasizes pre-snap motion, screen passes and keeping the quarterback under center. The Commanders’ heightened buzz includes the return of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who hasn’t faced this rival since the 2025 NFC Championship. Early division games also raise questions after roster turnover and coordinator changes. Philadelphia’s offseason shift includes new OC Sean Mannion after Kevin Patullo’s one-year stint.