Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
28
FINAL
42
Carolina
Panthers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn the season opener for 2027, the Carolina Panthers took down the Philadelphia Eagles with a commanding 42-28 victory. This win sets a confident tone for the Panthers as they look to build momentum in the early weeks of the season, while the Eagles will need to regroup after a tough loss.
Quarterback Bryce Young was the star of the night for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 287 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell II also made a significant impact, hauling in six receptions for 105 yards, making crucial catches that kept the Eagles' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley led the Eagles' ground attack with 50 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Panthers' air assault was the difference-maker.
Defensively, the Panthers stepped up when it mattered most, with Von Miller contributing two sacks that disrupted the Eagles' offensive rhythm. Tre'von Moehrig's interception further shifted momentum in Carolina's favor, halting a potential comeback attempt from Philadelphia. The turning point came in the second quarter when Young connected with Brazzell for a touchdown, extending the Panthers' lead and forcing the Eagles to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 287 | 4 | 2 | 112.3 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 139 | 2 | 5 | 56.5 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 50 | 3.3 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Byrum Brown | QB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 52 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 43 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 24 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 15 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Poelock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Eckley | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

