Eagles win messy opener

Philadelphia beat Washington 24-22 in Week 1 with flashes of new offense and inconsistent defense. Two All-Pros struggled despite the victory.

More under center snaps

The Eagles went under center 30 percent of the time, up from 22 percent last year. This reflects Sean Mannion's new offensive concepts.

Heavy use of 11 personnel

Philadelphia used three receivers and one tight end on over 70 percent of snaps. Tight end depth issues likely drove the shift from their usual two-TE sets.

Hurts throws with anticipation

The TD pass to Dontayvion Wicks showed timing and anticipation, with Hurts releasing while Wicks still had his back turned. This is a key part of the new offense.

Old habits still present

Inside zone runs, Hurts scrambles, and Four Verts plays all appeared. The Tush Push will surely return at some point.

Perfect play design and execution

The 64-yard Hurts-to-Wicks connection used 13 personnel to force Washington into run defense, then exploited it with play action.

Hurts reads the defense perfectly

With Dallas Goedert wide open, Hurts instead threw to Wicks because both defenders had their backs turned and couldn't react. He trusted his receiver to win.

“With J here, he trust you he'll put it up there. So once I broke on the out, on the deep one, I seen the ball in the air and just kept running”

Cooper DeJean struggles in slot

The All-Pro slot corner was targeted eight times and allowed six catches for 75 yards, including a TD. He admitted his eyes deceived him.

“I wasn't good enough, obviously. I've just got to do better.”

DeJean faces Robinson next

Tennessee's slot specialist Wan'Dale Robinson is up next. He had five catches for 38 yards in Week 1.

Dickerson injury creates crisis

Landon Dickerson going on IR makes Cam Jurgens the most indispensable player. Drew Kendall will likely replace Dickerson at guard.

Depth chart gets scary thin

If Jurgens gets hurt, the Eagles would start Kendall and Willie Lampkin, who have 89 career snaps combined. That's not ideal for a Super Bowl contender.

Carter's blocked kick saves day

Jalen Carter's blocked extra point was critical to the win. Ironically, it might have been his best moment of the game.

Carter gets stonewalled by Cosmi

The elite DT was repeatedly handled by Washington's Sam Cosmi, often in one-on-one situations. He finished with just three hurries in 35 pass rushes.

Just 2.9 percent win rate

Carter's pass rush win rate was dismal against the Commanders. On one key third down, he was left alone and still couldn't generate pressure.