Carolina
Panthers
3-1
29
FINAL
21
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 29-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Panthers emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic gameplay.
Leading the charge for Carolina was Omarion Hampton, who powered through the Eagles' defense with 104 rushing yards, making key plays that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts of Philadelphia put on a show of his own, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Makai Lemon also stood out for the Eagles, racking up 136 receiving yards, but the Panthers' defense ultimately made the crucial stops when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Panthers were bolstered by Jaycee Horn's pivotal interception, which shifted the momentum in Carolina's favor. Despite Nolan Smith Jr.'s two sacks for Philadelphia, the Eagles struggled to contain the Panthers' running game, which proved to be a significant factor in the outcome. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Carolina's defense held strong, allowing the offense to run down the clock and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 28 | 17 | 262 | 3 | 2 | 97.6 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 19 | 16 | 201 | 3 | 0 | 150.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 22 | 104 | 4.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

