Carolina
Panthers
1-3
59
FINAL
49
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 59-49 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, the high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Joe Milton of the Eagles had a record-setting performance, throwing for an astounding 533 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Jeff Caldwell was a standout target, racking up 198 receiving yards, while Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers' ground game with 38 rushing yards, a modest total given the offensive fireworks.
Defensively, the game turned on the Panthers' ability to create turnovers, with Will Lee III intercepting two of Milton's passes, a crucial factor in the final outcome. Despite the Eagles' Jalen Carter recording two sacks, the Panthers' defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to secure the victory in this high-octane matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 35 | 14 | 40% | 533 | 7 | 5 | 87.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 433 | 4 | 0 | 137.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 12 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 20 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 36 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 30 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 27 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 45 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 27 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 25 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 55 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

