The Carolina Panthers return from their bye week and visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, looking to build on one of their most impressive offensive performances of the season.
Carolina (2-2) has averaged more than 30 points per game through its first four contests, including a 32-26 victory over Detroit on Sunday Night Football in its most recent outing. Quarterback Bryce Young threw for 329 yards against the Lions, with Tetairoa McMillan hauling in 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
Philadelphia (2-3), meanwhile, has dropped three consecutive games after opening the season with back-to-back victories. The Eagles’ latest setback came Sunday in London, where Jacksonville rallied for a 19-17 victory on a field goal as time expired.
The matchup pits Carolina’s high-powered offense against an Eagles team struggling to score points and dealing with mounting injuries, particularly at running back and offensive line. Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley have been ruled out for Sunday, among others.
Here is everything you need to know about Panthers-Eagles, including kickoff time, TV information, injury updates, latest lines, what to know and more.
🔄 Last Updated: October 18, 2026 11:16 am
🏟️ How to Watch Panthers-Eagles in Week 6
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).
📻 How to listen to the Carolina Panthers
Panthers Radio: WRFX 99.7 The FOX in Charlotte and affiliates across the Panthers Radio Network
Online Audio: Listen to Panthers Radio online
The Carolina Panthers Radio Network is led by play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, with Jake Delhomme and Jim Szoke providing analysis. Panthers legend Luke Kuechly also joins the broadcast team as an analyst for select games. Szoke hosts the network’s pregame stadium show.
📊 Panthers at Eagles betting odds
Spread: Panthers -3
Over/Under Total: 38.5 points
Moneyline: Carolina Panthers -172 | Philadelphia Eagles +142
Trends: Lookahead markets had the Eagles as a significant favorite (-6.5), but recent injury woes and Philly’s three-game losing skid have seen the spread drop several points. Carolina was a slight favorite as of Wednesday evening and by the weekend was listed as a 3-point favorite.
Lines courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook. Odds will be refreshed periodically during the week. All lines are subject to change.
🩹 Panthers-Eagles Injury & Availability Updates
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers had a lot of names on their first injury report of the week Wednesday, but the good news is that only two players were listed as “did not participate” – offensive tackle Monroe Freeling and running back AJ Dillon. Freeling returned in a limited fashion Thursday, but Dillon again did not participate. By Friday, Dillon was listed as out.
Quarterback Bryce Young (knee), wide receiver Jalen Coker (quads) and running back Trevor Etienne (ankle) made the list. But all have been full participants in workouts this week. Guard Damien Lewis, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and tight ends Tommy Tremble and Darren Waller continue to be limited.
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
| Monroe Freeling | T | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
| AJ Dillon | RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Damien Lewis | G | Elbow | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Jaelan Phillips | OLB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Darren Waller | TE | Toe | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| Jalen Coker | WR | Quadriceps | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Trevor Etienne | RB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Thomas Incoom | OLB | Ribs | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
| Taylor Moton | T | Lungs (blood clot) | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | Neck | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Bryce Young | QB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Philadelphia Eagles
By Friday’s injury update, Philadelphia had listed nine players as out, including quarterback Jalen Hurts and running backs Saquon Barkley and Will Shipley. Hurts was diagnosed with a blood clot.
Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status Saquon Barkley RB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out Zack Baun LB Shoulder FP FP FP Unspecified Jakorian Bennett DB Knee LP LP FP Out Marquise Brown WR Ankle LP LP FP Unspecified Grant Calcaterra TE Back LP LP FP Out Jihaad Campbell LB Knee/Wrist FP FP FP Unspecified Jalen Carter DT Wrist FP FP FP Unspecified Michael Carter II CB Abdomen DNP DNP DNP Out Landon Dickerson G Knee LP LP LP Out Arnold Ebiketie LB Shoulder FP FP FP Unspecified A.J. Epenesa LB Back LP DNP DNP Doubtful Marcus Epps SAF Groin LP FP FP Unspecified Jonathan Greenard LB Ankle LP LP FP Unspecified Jalyx Hunt LB Knee/Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out Jalen Hurts QB Calf FP DNP DNP Out E.J. Jenkins TE Toe LP LP FP Unspecified Fred Johnson OT Knee FP FP FP Unspecified Drew Kendall C Knee DNP LP LP QUESTIONABLE Andrew Mukuba SAF Shoulder FP FP FP Unspecified Will Shipley RB Foot DNP DNP DNP Out DeVonta Smith WR Hamstring/Toe DNP LP FP Unspecified Tyler Steen G Shoulder LP LP FP Unspecified Eli Stowers TE Quad LP LP FP Out Dontayvion Wicks WR Hamstring LP DNP FP Unspecified
LEGEND: DNP = did not participate in practice … LP = limited participation in practice … FP = full participation … (-) = not listed …
⏪ Last Time Out
Panthers 32, Lions 26 (Oct. 4) – Bryce Young completed 29-of-41 passes for 329 yards, helping Carolina win in its first appearance on Sunday Night Football since 2016. Young threw two touchdown passes to Tetairoa McMillan, who made 14 grabs in all for 192 yards. Chuba Hubbard added 122 yards of offense and two more scores.
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 (Oct. 11) – Cam Little hit a 57-yard field goal on the final play as Jacksonville clipped Philadelphia in the latest NFL London game. The Eagles had just taken a 17-16 lead on a 48-yard Jake Elliott field goal, but Philly gave up a 53-yard kickoff return by Ameer Abdullah to set up the last-second heroics.
Carolina Panthers’ 2026 Results
Bears 59, Panthers 37 – Sept. 13
Panthers 34, Falcons 3 – Sept. 20
Browns 21, Panthers 18 – Sept. 27
Panthers 32, Lions 26 – Oct. 4
Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Results
Eagles 24, Commanders 22 – Sept. 13
Eagles 24, Titans 20 – Sept. 20
Bears 27, Eagles 7 – Sept. 28
Rams 24, Eagles 20 – Oct. 4
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 – Oct. 11
🔍 What to Know About Panthers-Eagles
Jalen Hurts ruled out with blood clot
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday’s game against Carolina after a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in a superficial blood clot in his calf. Hurts suffered the initial injury against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 4 but played last Sunday against Jacksonville. Tanner McKee will start in his place. The Eagles have not announced a timetable for Hurts’ return.
“On Wednesday night, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the small blood clot,” the Eagles said in an official statement. “Jalen will be out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers as we determine the appropriate course of treatment. His health and safety are our highest priority.”
Hurts, 28, has recorded 933 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season..
Bryce Young, Panthers look to keep momentum rolling
The Panthers have alternated losses and wins thus far but carried a heavy dose of momentum into their bye week after beating the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football on Oct. 4. Quarterback Bryce Young directs one of the NFL’s most productive offenses, which is averaging better than 30 points per game.
The bye week, though early in the schedule, may have come at a good time for Carolina, which has been banged up at several positions through the first month of the season.
NFC East champs reeling, coming off London loss
Philadelphia, which won the NFC East a year ago, opened the season 2-0 but has since lost three in a row. The third defeat may have been the toughest to swallow. Philadelphia booted a go-ahead field goal in the final seconds but allowed a big kickoff return. Jacksonville then drilled a long field goal of its own to swipe the win.
Like Carolina, Philadelphia has had injury issues and has struggled especially to get its offense untracked. The Eagles rank near the bottom of the NFL in total yards per game (278.2) and points per game (18.4).
Eagles trying to piece together offensive line
Philadelphia’s recent offensive struggles have been compounded by major changes up front. Longtime right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement last week, guard Landon Dickerson is on injured reserve and Cam Jurgens was traded to Baltimore. The Eagles reportedly had just one opening-week offensive line starter available against Jacksonville.
The patchwork unit will face a Carolina defense that has surrendered 27.3 points and 399 yards per game through four contests.
Carolina vs. Philadelphia: A little extra fuel for the rivalry?
The Panthers aren’t the Eagles’ biggest rivals like the Giants, Cowboys or Commanders. But Philadelphia sports fans may be fired up to see a team from the Carolinas in their building this week after being trolled by the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, beat the Flyers 4-1 on Sunday, and Carolina’s social media team went viral for this post: “We’ve won more games in Philly in the last nine days than the Flyers, Eagles, and Phillies combined this month.”
As of Monday, the post had 3 million impressions on X, 64K likes (including one from NC Football News) and 6.7K reposts (including one from us as well).
The Panthers could certainly help pile on some more with a win in Philadelphia on Sunday.
📊 Stats and Trends
Carolina Panthers Team Highlights (2026 Season)
- Points For: 30.3 points per game
- Points Against: 27.3 points per game
- Passing Offense: 301.3 passing yards per game
- Rushing Offense: 104.5 rushing yards per game
- Passing Defense: 230.8 passing yards allowed per game
- Rushing Defense: 156.5 rushing yards allowed per game
Carolina Panthers Individual Statistical Leaders
- Passing: Bryce Young – 101-of-162, 1,268 yards, 9 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Chuba Hubbard – 61 carries, 306 yards, 3 TDs
- Receiving: Tetairoa McMillan – 26 catches, 385 yards, 2 TDs
- Tackles: Devin Lloyd – 31 tackles (21 solo)
- Scoring: Ryan Fitzgerald – 37 points (9 FGs, 10 PATs)
Philadelphia Eagles Team Highlights
- Points For: 18.4 points per game
- Points Against: 22.4 points per game
- Passing Offense: 170.6 passing yards per game
- Rushing Offense: 91.6 rushing yards per game
- Passing Defense: 238.8 passing yards allowed per game
- Rushing Defense: 118.0 rushing yards allowed per game
Philadelphia Eagles Individual Statistical Leaders
- Passing: Jalen Hurts – 89-of-154, 933 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs
- Rushing: Saquon Barkley – 36 carries, 182 yards, 0 TDs
- Receiving: Dontayvion Wicks – 27 catches, 260 yards, 1 TD
- Tackles: Jihaad Campbell – 42 tackles (27 solo)
- Scoring: Jake Elliott – 26 points (5 FGs, 11 PATs)
Notable
- The Panthers’ 30.3 points-per-game average is third-best in the NFL, though their 27.3 points-against average is 27th best.
- Carolina has the No. 4 offense in the NFL through Week 5, averaging 405.8 net yards per game.
- The Eagles have been outgained by an average of 366.4 total yards to 278.2 total yards through five games
- Philadelphia has lost just one fumble thus far but has yet to recover an opponent’s fumble.
- With star running back Saquon Barkley and others sidelined by injury on Sunday against the Jags, the Eagles managed just 22 rushing yards as a team.
- The Eagles haven’t scored a second-half touchdown since Week 2.
📚 Series History
- The Philadelphia Eagles lead the all-time series with the Panthers 9-5, including one postseason game
- Last Meeting: Eagles 22, Panthers 16 (Dec. 8, 2024 in Philadelphia)
- First Meeting: Eagles 20, Panthers 9 (Oct. 27, 1996 in Charlotte)
- The Panthers beat the Eagles 14-3 on Jan. 18, 2004 to win the NFC Championship and advance to the Super Bowl.
- Carolina is 3-5 all-time in games at Philadelphia
- The Panthers have lost their last two games against the Eagles and three of the last four. The last Carolina win came on the road in 2018 by a 21-17 score.
🔗 More Carolina Panthers Coverage
- Carolina Panthers Hub Page: Find schedule, team information, links to past games and brief history.
- Carolina Panthers 32, Detroit Lions 26 – Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan have big games, and the Panthers win on Sunday Night Football
