NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Commanders don’t look like a playoff team
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders lost their 2026 season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-22 after a failed two-point conversion late in regulation, despite scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter and mounting a strong comeback.
- Quarterback Jayden Daniels struggled for much of the game, averaging only 4.8 yards per attempt and holding the ball for 3.41 seconds per throw, the slowest among QBs through Sunday, while the offense faced protection issues and limited receiver separation.
- The Commanders' defense showed strong pass-rushing but was vulnerable against the run, allowing 5.4 yards per carry to the Eagles’ backfield duo of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
- Despite the loss, Daniels defended offensive coordinator David Blough’s decision to call a shovel pass on the failed two-point conversion, showing support amid criticism.
- Washington showed resilience with twice as many first downs as Philadelphia and nearly tied the game twice in the fourth quarter, but concerns remain about their overall offensive and defensive weaknesses heading into a challenging schedule.
