Carolina
Panthers
2-2
38
FINAL
31
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 38-31. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower in a hard-fought contest.
Bryce Young was the standout for Carolina, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Chuba Hubbard was equally impressive on the ground, racking up 147 rushing yards, which kept the Eagles' defense on its heels. Despite a strong performance from Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts, who passed for 270 yards, it was the Panthers' balanced offensive attack that ultimately proved too much to handle.
Defensively, Jaelan Phillips made a significant impact for Carolina, recording five sacks and four total tackles, disrupting the Eagles' rhythm throughout the game. Nick Scott added to the defensive effort with an interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Panthers. The turning point came in the third quarter when Carolina capitalized on a key turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and hold off a late-game surge from Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 12 | 270 | 4 | 3 | 98.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 28 | 15 | 237 | 4 | 1 | 106.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 11 | 147 | 13.4 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 3 | 64 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 |

