Jalen Hurts Is Used to Change with the Eagles. Does He Have Much to Prove Against the Commanders?
Hurts enters Week 1 with a new play-caller and no extension, while the Eagles seek another fast start and Washington tries to rebound.
- The Philadelphia Eagles open their 2026 season on Sunday against the Washington Commanders at home, with two-time defending NFC East champion led by quarterback Jalen Hurts facing a revamped Commanders defense.
- Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones overhauled the team's defensive identity this offseason after ranking last in NFL defense last season, now emphasizing disciplined tackling to limit Hurts' explosive plays.
- Hurts boasts an 8-3 lifetime record against Washington with 14 touchdown passes, though the Eagles' offense finished 24th in total offensive yards last season under new coordinator Sean Mannion.
- Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels seeks to avoid relying solely on his heroics after injuries limited him to seven games last season, entering Sunday's contest as road underdogs in Philadelphia.
- General manager Howie Roseman and coach Nick Sirianni recently tamped down speculation about a make-or-break season for 28-year-old Hurts, emphasizing high expectations for playoff success remain unchanged.
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Hurts is used to change with the Eagles. Does he have much to prove against the Commanders?
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts has another new offensive coordinator. Another new system to learn. He even has a new No. 1 wide receiver and is playing behind an offensive line with — yep — a new coach and run game…
Eagles' Jalen Hurts Gets Strong Words From Commanders DC Before Week 1
The Washington Commanders defense will have their work cut out for them as they’ll be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 on Sept. 13. Moreover, they’ll be facing an Eagles team with a chip on their shoulder after a challenging 2025 season despite making the playoffs.Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense came under […]
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Jalen Hurts is used to change with the Eagles. Does he have much to prove against the Commanders?
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts has another new offensive coordinator. Another new system to learn. He even has a new No. 1 wide receiver and is playing behind an offensive line with — yep — a new coach and run game coordinator.
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