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Photo Gallery: Best Home Openers
As the Eagles get ready to host the Falcons on Monday Night Football, take a look back at some of the best home openers in recent history.
The Eagles unveiled their first-ever Super Bowl banner in the home opener against the Falcons on September 6, 2018.
The Eagles took down the Falcons 18-12 with a late comeback that was capped off with a 2-point conversion from Jay Ajayi.
World Champions.
Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards on 26-of-31 passing and he added 57 yards on the ground, accounting for three total touchdowns against the Vikings on September 19, 2022.
DeSean Jackson made his return to the Eagles in impressive fashion, racking up 154 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-27 win over Washington on September 8, 2019.
Carson Wentz threw for 313 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 2019 season-opening win over Washington.
Jake Elliott nailed a 61-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Giants 27-24 on September 24, 2017.
Head Coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz had succesful debuts with a 29-10 victory over the Browns on September 11, 2016. Wentz threw for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win.
Jordan Matthews brought in 7 catches for 114 yards and the opening score of the season in 2016 against the Browns.
The Eagles completed a 17-point comeback to beat the Jaguars 34-17 on September 7, 2014. Fletcher Cox capped off the win with a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
Foles threw for 322 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win over the Jaguars.
The Eagles put up 522 yards of offense in a 38-3 blowout victory over the Rams on September 7, 2008. Running back Brian Westbrook ran for 91 yards and a touchdown.
McNabb threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rams.
Donovan McNabb exploded for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns in the 31-17 win over the Giants on September 12, 2004.
Terrell Owens had three touchdowns in his Eagles debut against the Giants in the 2004 home opener.
Westbrook ran for 119 yards in the NFC East matchup.
Michael Vick subbed in for an injured Kevin Kolb and threw for 176 yards while rushing for 103 on September 12, 2010 as he nearly rallied the Eagles to a come-from-behind win.
Tight end Brent Celek caught 8 catches for 157 yards to help the Eagles take down the Ravens and move to 2-0 for the first time since 2004 on September 16, 2012.
