Eagles vs. Commanders: 10 key stats to know for Week 1

After months of waiting and the implementation of a new offensive system, the Philadelphia Eagles will open their season against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 13. Sean Mannion is the first-year offensive coordinator who, depending on whom you speak to, is headed for a head coaching job or rough sledding with a revamped and retooled Philadelphia offense.

With preparation for Week 1 underway, here are 10 key statistics to know for the season-opening NFC East showdown.

Washington leads the regular-season series 90-86-5.

The Commanders have won two of the past three meetings.

Nick Sirianni is 8-3 against Washington, including the postseason.

Philadelphia won the NFC East for a second consecutive season in 2025.

The Eagles ranked fifth in scoring defense, allowing 19.1 points per game in 2025.

Washington ranked last in total defense, allowing 384.3 yards per game in 2025.

Jalen Hurts threw a career-high 25 touchdown passes with only six interceptions last season.

After a 2,005-yard season and Offensive Player of the Year honors, Saquon Barkley produced 1,413 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns.

Jayden Daniels threw for 1,262 yards and eight touchdowns in seven injury-plagued appearances.

Washington finished fourth in rushing offense but 30th in rushing defense last season, highlighting the unequal balance.

Philadelphia's defense and Washington's running game present the most important strength-on-strength matchup. On the other side, the Eagles should have opportunities against a Commanders defense that struggled to prevent points, yards, and takeaways throughout 2025.