Eagles at Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles 31, Carolina Panthers 28 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Eagles 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPBryce Young 311 yds passingSaquon Barkley 54 yds rushingDeVonta Smith 137 yds receivingAndrew Mukuba 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 345 · 338Passing yards 284 · 293Rushing yards 61 · 45Completions 9/16 · 24/33Yards per carry 4.8 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-28, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams battled for a chance to advance, with the Eagles looking to build on their strong season.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for Philadelphia, throwing for three touchdown passes and demonstrating his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith was a key target, racking up 137 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley contributed with 54 rushing yards, adding balance to the Eagles' attack. Bryce Young put up a valiant effort for Carolina, finishing with 311 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory.
Defensively, the Eagles were impactful, with Andrew Mukuba shining by recording seven total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Panthers' rhythm. Riq Woolen added a crucial interception that shifted momentum in favor of Philadelphia. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mukuba's sack led to a turnover on downs, allowing the Eagles to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 9/16 | 56% | 284 | 3 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 24/33 | 73% | 311 | 2 | 1 | 109.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen HurtsQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 14 | 40 | 2.9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||||
| DeVonta SmithWR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 17 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 122 | 61.0 | 28 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 43 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||||
| Andrew MukubaFS | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus EppsSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau SatualaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 4 | 29 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |