Carolina
Panthers
2-2
28
FINAL
14
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers topped the Philadelphia Eagles 28-14 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race with this crucial victory. The game showcased the Panthers' offensive firepower, particularly as they aimed to maintain momentum in a competitive conference.
Leading the charge for Carolina was Bryce Young, who threw for an impressive 294 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. He found a reliable target in Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up 120 receiving yards, proving to be a game-changing presence in the passing game. Although Jalen Hurts of the Eagles was a standout on the ground with 147 rushing yards, the Panthers' offensive performance was too much for Philadelphia to overcome.
On the defensive side, the Panthers were able to disrupt the Eagles' rhythm, with Jaelan Phillips recording 1.5 sacks and forcing Hurts to make quick decisions. Nick Scott led the team with four total tackles, contributing to a strong defensive effort that stifled the Eagles' chances of a comeback. The game's turning point came when Carolina's defense halted a promising Philadelphia drive, allowing the Panthers to maintain their lead and control the tempo down the stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 294 | 3 | 1 | 119.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 103 | 1 | 1 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 71 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

