The Carolina Panthers played from in front throughout and beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14 on October 18, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field, improving to 2-2.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 3 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 25 |
| PHI | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
The Panthers entered Philadelphia looking to build on their upset of Detroit, and Bryce Young made sure the momentum continued. Carolina struck first with a Ryan Fitzgerald field goal before Young found Tommy Tremble for a 12-yard touchdown, building a 10-0 lead. Philadelphia briefly responded, but Chuba Hubbard’s fourth-quarter touchdown extended Carolina’s advantage to 19-7. After the Eagles pulled within five, Anthony Tyus blocked Braden Mann’s punt, setting up Tremble’s second touchdown to put the game away. Young finished with 281 passing yards and two scores, while Hubbard rushed for 120 yards on 28 carries. Returning receiver Jalen Coker contributed 97 yards, Tetairoa McMillan added 86, and Carolina’s defense held Philadelphia to 222 total yards. Despite a franchise-record 149 penalty yards, the Panthers secured their first winning record since 2021.
Philadelphia’s fourth consecutive loss exposed problems far deeper than its injury report. With Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot and Saquon Barkley nursing a hamstring injury, Tanner McKee completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown. DeVonta Smith returned with seven catches for 75 yards and a score, Dallas Goedert added 61 yards, and Dameon Pierce managed just 35 rushing yards and a touchdown. Carolina’s Bobby Okereke and Devin Lloyd each recorded a sack, while the Panthers held Philadelphia to only 35 rushing yards. The Eagles’ defense competed early, with Nolan Smith recording a sack before exiting with a concussion, but injuries to Jordan Davis and other contributors added to the frustration. Carolina outgained Philadelphia 399-222 and controlled possession for nearly 35 minutes, leaving the Eagles with plenty of questions and very few answers.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 25 | 14 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 399 | 222 |
| Passing Yards | 273 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 126 | 35 |
| Total Plays | 74 | 61 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| First Downs | 25 | 17 |
| Third Downs | 7-17 | 6-15 |
| Third-Down % | 41.2% | 40.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 3 |
| Penalties | 13 | 11 |
| Penalty Yards | 149 | 84 |
| Time of Possession | 34:48 | 25:12 |
Passing
Carolina Panthers
- Bryce Young — 20/39, 51.3%, 281 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT, 7.2 YPA, 2 SACK, 91.9 RTG
Philadelphia Eagles
- Tanner McKee — 26/45, 57.8%, 215 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT, 4.8 YPA, 3 SACK, 77.5 RTG
Rushing
Carolina Panthers
- Chuba Hubbard — 28 CAR, 120 YDS, 4.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 19
- Bryce Young — 3 CAR, 6 YDS, 2.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
Philadelphia Eagles
- Dameon Pierce — 12 CAR, 35 YDS, 2.9 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 9
- Tanner McKee — 1 CAR, 0 YDS, 0.0 AVG, 0 TD, 0 FUM
Receiving
Carolina Panthers
- Jalen Coker — 6 REC, 13 TGT, 97 YDS, 16.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 32
- Tetairoa McMillan — 6 REC, 9 TGT, 86 YDS, 14.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 21
- Tommy Tremble — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 46 YDS, 11.5 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 19
- David Moore — 1 REC, 1 TGT, 27 YDS, 27.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 27
- John Metchie III — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 24 YDS, 12.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
Philadelphia Eagles
- DeVonta Smith — 7 REC, 14 TGT, 75 YDS, 10.7 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 19
- Dallas Goedert — 6 REC, 8 TGT, 61 YDS, 10.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 18
- Dontayvion Wicks — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 24 YDS, 12.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 17
- Makai Lemon — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 19 YDS, 6.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- Dameon Pierce — 4 REC, 5 TGT, 15 YDS, 3.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10:50 | Carolina Panthers | Ryan Fitzgerald 47-yard field goal | CAR 3, PHI 0 |
| Q2 | 8:08 | Carolina Panthers | Tommy Tremble 12-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) | CAR 10, PHI 0 |
| Q2 | 2:42 | Philadelphia Eagles | Dameon Pierce 2-yard run (Jake Elliott kick) | CAR 10, PHI 7 |
| Q3 | 11:32 | Carolina Panthers | Ryan Fitzgerald 52-yard field goal | CAR 13, PHI 7 |
| Q4 | 13:34 | Carolina Panthers | Chuba Hubbard 1-yard run (two-point pass failed) | CAR 19, PHI 7 |
| Q4 | 10:42 | Philadelphia Eagles | DeVonta Smith 19-yard pass from Tanner McKee (Jake Elliott kick) | CAR 19, PHI 14 |
| Q4 | 6:34 | Carolina Panthers | Tommy Tremble 19-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed) | CAR 26, PHI 14 |
Defense
Carolina Panthers
- Bobby Okereke — 8 TOT, 7 SOLO, 3 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 2 PD
- Devin Lloyd — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH
- Tre’von Moehrig — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 0.5 SACK, 2 QBH
- Will Lee III — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO, 3 PD
- Nick Scott — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 PD
- Zakee Wheatley — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 PD
- Jaelan Phillips — 2 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 2 QBH
- Derrick Brown — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Akayleb Evans — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Brycen Tremayne — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO
Philadelphia Eagles
- Nolan Smith Jr. — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Cooper DeJean — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Quinyon Mitchell — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO, 3 PD
- Jordan Davis — 4 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Zack Baun — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Arnold Ebiketie — 9 TOT, 1 SOLO
- Andrew Mukuba — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Byron Young — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO
- Jalen Carter — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 PD
Kick Returns
Carolina Panthers
- David Moore — 2 KR, 36 YDS, 18.0 AVG, LONG 27, 0 TD
Philadelphia Eagles
- Britain Covey — 4 KR, 56 YDS, 14.0 AVG, LONG 26, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Carolina Panthers
- Trevor Etienne — 4 PR, 57 YDS, 14.3 AVG, LONG 24, 0 TD
Philadelphia Eagles
Not available.
