Philadelphia Eagles host Washington Commanders in NFC East opener

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to face each other in an NFC East matchup on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

The Commanders enter the season under Head Coach Dan Quinn following a 5-12 campaign. Key personnel changes include David Blough as Offensive Coordinator and Daronte Jones leading the defense. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to return to the lineup after being limited by injuries last season.

The Eagles, led by Head Coach Nick Sirianni, finished the previous season with an 11-6 record and won the NFC East. The team has introduced Sean Mannion as Offensive Coordinator. Preseason performances for both teams showed mixed results, with Washington securing a win against the Miami Dolphins but suffering losses to the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens. Philadelphia also faced preseason challenges, including losses to the Ravens and New England Patriots.