Carolina
Panthers
1-3
24
FINAL
16
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Philadelphia Eagles 24-16, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams looking to gain momentum in the 2026 season, this victory was crucial for the Panthers as they continue to build their identity.
Carolina's offense was led by quarterback Haynes King, who threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on key opportunities. Marvin Jones Jr. was a standout target, racking up 126 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in the Panthers' air attack. Despite a strong performance from Saquon Barkley, who led the Eagles with 75 rushing yards, it wasn't enough to overcome Carolina's offensive efficiency.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays at key moments, highlighted by Lee Hunter's sack and Mike Jackson's interception, which helped swing momentum in their favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Jackson picked off a pass that halted an Eagles drive, allowing the Panthers to extend their lead. Quinyon Mitchell of the Eagles recorded nine tackles, but it was the Panthers' timely defensive efforts that ultimately secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 32 | 20 | 203 | 3 | 0 | 111.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 34 | 20 | 190 | 1 | 1 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 13 | 63 | 4.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Jones Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Jones Jr | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

