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Eagles open 2026 against a banged-up Commanders team
Philadelphia starts the season nearly healthy, favored, and facing a Washington roster missing its most important blockers.
In brief
Philadelphia starts the season nearly healthy, favored, and facing a Washington roster missing its most important blockers. The Eagles get a favorable Week 1 draw at home, and a 5.5-point spread means anything less than a win counts as a stumble. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Season starts at the Linc
Philadelphia opens 2026 against Washington at 4:25 p.m. EST at Lincoln Financial Field, hosting a division rival to start the year.
Bouncing back from 2025
Last season ended fast, with the Eagles one-and-done in the playoffs. That disappointment sets the tone for how this opener gets judged.
Health was the camp goal
Keeping the best players available through training camp and preseason was the main objective, and the Eagles mostly pulled it off.
“For the most part, mission accomplished”
One notable absence
Edge defender Jonathan Greenard sits out while he rehabs a pectoral injury, the lone significant hole in an otherwise intact roster.
Washington is thinner
The Commanders will play without their starting left tackle, their top cornerback, and several other notable names.
Trenches favor Philly
An injury-riddled, talent-challenged Washington offensive line has to hold up against an Eagles defensive front that should own the matchup.
“the Commanders' injury-riddled and talent-challenged offensive line”
Saquon eats here
Philadelphia has run the ball at will against Washington for two straight seasons, and Barkley has been the one doing the damage.
“Saquon Barkley has killed the Commanders the last two seasons.”
Favored, so take care of business
The Eagles are 5.5-point favorites at home. An ideal Week 1 opponent only helps if they actually finish the job.
What to remember
The Eagles get a favorable Week 1 draw at home, and a 5.5-point spread means anything less than a win counts as a stumble.
