Carolina
Panthers
3-4
6
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Carolina Panthers with a commanding 27-6 victory. The win keeps the Eagles firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Panthers continue to struggle in the season's second half.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the standout performer for Philadelphia, throwing for 245 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his status as a dual threat by also contributing 34 rushing yards. Brian McCoy was the primary target, racking up 112 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make plays downfield and keep the Panthers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Eagles made their mark with a strong performance that included an interception from E.J. Speed and a solid showing by Lorenzo Styles Jr., who led the team with four tackles. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Burrow threw two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and allowing the Eagles to control the pace for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 245 | 4 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 161 | 1 | 4 | 34.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Brian McCoy | HB | 11 | 18 | 1.6 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Osgood | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCoy | HB | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 110 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 23 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trevon Hurts | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Donovan Kindley | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey Feliz | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Parry | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Hamilton | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

