Week 1 · 2026–27 season
Commanders
L 22-24 at Eagles · Sep 13, 2026
Misery Index · Meh
Commanders fans torn between raving about Styles and cursing a Bates two-point call in a one-score loss to Philly.
The emotional rollercoaster
Fan misery across the game window. Up is worse. ● biggest swings
What happened
The J.Hurts scramble and the 43-yard strike to D.Goedert in the fourth flipped a game Washington had every chance to steal, and then the season came down to a two-point try to J.Bates — a target fans were already dreading before the ball was snapped. J.Daniels showed enough, the defense had its moments on Barkley, but losing a division opener on that particular call to that particular player is going to linger.
What fans said
“John bates is literally the last guy on the team I would want with the ball in his hands there”
u/oioioioiioioioio▲ 170frustration
“If you like punts tune into Eagles vs Commanders holy shit these boys are punting”
@IcyVert♥ 2.4ksarcasm
“Watching Styles body Saquon was pure cinema.”
u/Kickitoff1902▲ 129joy
“We beat ourselves. Those losses hurt the most.”
u/NightwingArc▲ 51frustration
“We lost on some bullshit. BUT OAN IM LOVING THIS TEAM ESPECIALLY THE DEFENSE 🗣️‼️‼️ #RaiseHail”
@Monsta_Sports♥ 1.6khope
“Watching someone get through the line, hit Saquon, and consistently bring him down was wonderful”
u/Ksteekwall21▲ 40joy
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What fans posted
The memes and clips Commanders fans shared on X and Reddit. ⚡ means it was posted during a big swing.
![[Meme] Well, shit.](https://sadfans-api.sadfans.workers.dev/media/content/seasons/2026/week01/fan_visuals/WAS/1wgages.webp)
[Meme] Well, shit.
u/Ok_Assumption_5366▲ 227trolling
▶ 3:32Instant Reaction: Eagles survive Commanders 24-22 & Jalen Hurts puts on a damn CLINIC🔥🦅 #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly
@Brodes81♥ 1.1ktrolling
⚡ swingThe Philadelphia Eagles Protect The Nest Against The Commanders
@CornDoggyLOL♥ 861schadenfreude

We've Gots To Get This Man Some Defensive Snaps
u/Salty_Orchid▲ 211sarcasm

Our cb1 scored 80/80 LFG
u/Leading_Gap_8552▲ 186sarcasm

Eagles All-Pro CB Cooper DeJean was TORCHED by Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on Sunday in what was the WORST performance of his career 🔻 Daniels when targeting DeJean: ♦️7/9 PASSING ♦️83 YDS ♦️1 TD ♦️142.1 QBR DeJean allowed FIVE first downs and 30 yards after the catch.
@fballforeverhq♥ 746schadenfreude
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