Carolina
Panthers
0-0
14
FINAL
43
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance to kick off the 2027 season, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 43-14. The Eagles showcased their offensive power, setting the tone early in the game and leaving the Panthers struggling to keep pace.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Philadelphia, passing for 331 yards and throwing two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Eagles' offensive onslaught. Meanwhile, Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout in the receiving game, racking up an impressive 175 yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Panthers' secondary. Breece Hall put up a strong fight for Carolina with 131 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, highlighted by Jalen Carter's dominant performance with four sacks that disrupted Carolina's offensive flow. Minkah Fitzpatrick's interception further exemplified Philadelphia's defensive prowess, turning the momentum in the Eagles' favor. The turning point came early in the second half when a series of defensive stops allowed Philadelphia to extend their lead, effectively sealing the game and showcasing their championship aspirations for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 331 | 2 | 1 | 115.0 |
| Jeff Edmonds | QB | 23 | 8 | 35% | 106 | 1 | 3 | 25.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 131 | 14.6 | 12 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 44 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 89 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 39 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | DT | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Myers | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keshawn Worthy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khaleke Hudson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |

