The Carolina Panthers head to Philadelphia on Sunday looking to take advantage of an Eagles team dealing with significant injuries on both sides of the ball.
Philadelphia will be without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley for the 1 p.m. matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback for the Eagles, who also will be without running back Will Shipley.
Carolina has injury concerns of its own, though it will carry a dose of momentum into the contest after beating the Detroit Lions in its most recent outing.
Below are the Panthers-Eagles official game-day inactives and everything fans need to know about Sunday’s matchup, including kickoff time, TV and radio coverage.
🏥 Panthers vs. Eagles Game-Day Inactives
Carolina Panthers Inactives
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders
QB Haynes King (emergency third QB)
RB AJ Dillon
OT Monroe Freeling
OG Torricelli Simpkins
OT Albert Reese
DT TeRah Edwards
The Panthers will get a boost on the offensive line with veteran right tackle Taylor Moton returning to action after being activated from the non-football injury list Saturday. Rookie tackle Monroe Freeling, who was listed as doubtful with an injury, is inactive along with fellow offensive linemen Torricelli Simpkins III and Albert Reese.
Running back AJ Dillon and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders also are inactive. Carolina welcomes back defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton and running back Trevor Etienne, while running back Anthony Tyus III and cornerback Robert Rochell were elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth.
Philadelphia Eagles Inactives
WR Hollywood Brown
QB Joe Milton (3rd QB)
RB Saquon Barkley
DB Michael Carter II
OLB A.J. Epenesa
OLB Jalyx Hunt
The Eagles will be without several key offensive players Sunday, including quarterback Jalen Hurts and running backs Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley. Tanner McKee will start at quarterback, with rookie Cole Payton serving as his backup, while Dameon Pierce is expected to lead a depleted Philadelphia backfield.
The Eagles also will be without outside linebackers Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa and defensive back Michael Carter II. Philadelphia does get some reinforcements, however, with wide receiver DeVonta Smith, offensive lineman Drew Kendall and outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard all active.
🏟️ How to Watch the Carolina Panthers Today
Matchup: Carolina Panthers (2-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
TV: CBS
Broadcast Crew: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (analyst) and Evan Washburn (sideline).
📻 Listen to the Carolina Panthers Today
Panthers Radio: WRFX 99.7 The FOX in Charlotte and affiliates across the Panthers Radio Network
Online Audio: Listen to Panthers Radio online
📊 Panthers at Eagles Game-Day Odds
Spread: Panthers -3
Over/Under Total: 38.5 points
Moneyline: Carolina Panthers -172 | Philadelphia Eagles +142
Lines courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 18. All lines are subject to change.
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