Carolina
Panthers
4-0
42
FINAL
21
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers dominated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 42-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory places the Panthers firmly in the playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive prowess against a struggling Eagles defense.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively spreading the ball around. Trevor Etienne was a force on the ground, racking up 103 rushing yards, while the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts put up solid numbers with 218 passing yards but couldn't keep pace with Young's explosive performance. DeVonta Smith had a strong outing for Philadelphia, finishing with 105 receiving yards but fell short in the end.
The Panthers' defense played a pivotal role in this matchup, highlighted by Jaelan Phillips' sack and Nick Scott's interception, which shifted momentum in Carolina's favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Scott’s pick deep in Eagles territory set up another touchdown for the Panthers, giving them a commanding lead that Philadelphia could not overcome. The combination of offensive efficiency and timely defensive plays secured a crucial win for Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 16 | 12 | 218 | 3 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 12 | 10 | 210 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

