Carolina
Panthers
2-2
38
FINAL
33
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 38-33, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. This high-stakes contest showcased the resilience of both teams, but ultimately, the Panthers emerged victorious in a tightly contested game.
Leading the charge for the Panthers was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for an impressive 349 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. On the other side, the Eagles found success in the air with DeVonta Smith racking up 153 receiving yards, while Tank Bigsby led the rushing attack with 79 yards on the ground, keeping the offense balanced and competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays when it mattered most, highlighted by a crucial interception from Nick Scott that shifted momentum in their favor. Jaycee Horn also contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Eagles' offense at critical junctures. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Panthers' defense held strong, preventing a potential game-tying touchdown and sealing the victory for Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 18 | 349 | 4 | 0 | 143.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 35 | 22 | 283 | 1 | 2 | 73.8 |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 108.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 153 | 19.1 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |

