Carolina
Panthers
2-2
33
FINAL
36
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 36-33. The game was a crucial matchup for both teams as they aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. Fans were treated to a back-and-forth contest that showcased both offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Carolina’s Bryce Young had a standout game, throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to drive the offense. On the other side, Saquon Barkley was a force for Philadelphia, amassing an impressive 205 rushing yards, which significantly contributed to the Eagles' success. Xavier Legette also shined for the Panthers, racking up 104 receiving yards, making plays when the team needed them most.
Defensively, the Eagles made their impact felt, with Nolan Smith Jr. leading the charge with four sacks, disrupting Young's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Smith's relentless pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing Philadelphia to regain possession and ultimately secure the win. Mike Jackson led the Panthers' defense with six total tackles, but it wasn’t enough to withstand the Eagles' late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 237 | 3 | 0 | 154.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 155 | 2 | 0 | 116.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 205 | 12.1 | 42 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 4 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 79 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 46 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 24 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

