Unfortunately for the Washington Commanders, they have a difficult game out the gate. The Commanders head to Philly. They'll take on the Eagles.
It's a tough way to begin the season. The Eagles have won four straight games in Week 1, a streak that's tied for the longest active run in the NFL. That's a good indication of how seriously Philadelphia tends to approach its season opener.
For the Commanders, that makes the first game an immediate challenge. More sports: Ravens’ Matthew Hibner Could Be a Rookie to Watch Philadelphia has consistently found a way to come out ready to play when the regular season begins. No matter what anyone thinks of head coach Nick Sirianni, his teams have been prepared for the opener, and there's little reason to expect that to change this year.
The four-game Week 1 winning streak gives the Eagles momentum heading into another season. Washington will have to find a way to disrupt that pattern if it wants to leave Philadelphia with a victory. Playing on the road only adds to the challenge.
The Commanders won't get the benefit of opening the season in front of their home crowd. Instead, they'll walk into Philadelphia against an Eagles team that has already shown it knows how to handle the first game of the year. That history is difficult to ignore.
CBS Sports' John Breech projects the Commanders to lose their opening game, with Philadelphia's Week 1 record playing a major role in his outlook. Breech's projection reflects the confidence that the Eagles will once again come out prepared and ready to play. Sports news: Bengals May Have Found a Playmaker in Jack Endries For Washington, the goal will be to change that pattern.
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