Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles

Injuries noted

Carolina Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu (PUP-R) — Coach Dave Canales said Monday that Ekwonu (knee) is still a considerable time away from returning to action, Mike Kaye of ESPN reports.; Taylor Moton (Questionable) — The Panthers activated Moton (illness) from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday.; Tershawn Wharton (Questionable) — The Panthers activated Wharton (neck) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.; Nic Scourton (IR) — The Panthers placed Scourton (knee) on injured reserve Friday.; Chris Brazzell II (IR); Brady Christensen (IR) — The Panthers placed Christensen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.; Trevor Etienne (Questionable) — The Panthers activated Etienne (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.; Bam Martin-Scott (IR-R) — The Panthers placed Martin-Scott (hamstring) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.; Cam Jackson (IR) — The Panthers placed Jackson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.; Jonathon Brooks (IR) — Brooks (core) was seen jogging at practice Thursday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.; Jaelan Phillips (Questionable) — Phillips (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.; Xavier Legette (IR) — The Panthers placed Legette (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.; Mike Jackson (IR) — Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Jackson (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery and will be sidelined about eight weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.; Damien Lewis (Questionable) — Lewis (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.; Jaycee Horn (IR) — The Panthers placed Horn (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.; Monroe Freeling (Doubtful) — Freeling (knee) is listed as doubtful against the Eagles on Sunday.; AJ Dillon (Out) — Dillon (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles: Jakorian Bennett (IR-R) — Bennett (knee) won't come off injured reserve this weekend and has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 battle against Carolina.; Grant Calcaterra (IR-R) — The Eagles downgraded Calcaterra (back) to out Saturday for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Andre' Sam (IR) — Sam (foot) reverted to the Eagles' injured-reserve list Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.; Eli Stowers (IR-R) — The Eagles have downgraded Stowers (quadriceps) to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Johnny Wilson (IR) — Wilson (knee) reverted to Philadelphia's injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.; Landon Dickerson (IR-R) — Dickerson (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Saquon Barkley (Out) — Barkley (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.; Tank Bigsby (IR) — The Eagles placed Bigsby (abdomen) on injured reserve Tuesday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.; Drew Kendall (Questionable) — Kendall (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Will Shipley (IR) — The Eagles placed Shipley (foot) on injured reserve Friday.; Michael Carter II (Out) — Carter (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Jalyx Hunt (Out) — Hunt (ankle/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Carolina.; AJ Epenesa (Doubtful) — Epenesa (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers.; Jalen Hurts (IR) — The Eagles placed Hurts (calf) on injured reserve Saturday.; Lane Johnson (Out) — out

QUARTERBACK

• Tanner McKee is the projected starting quarterback for PHI

  6.37 Y/A

  In 2025, Tanner McKee threw for 274 passing yards, completed 55.8% of his passes and averaged 6.37 yards per attempt. His 1-1 touchdown-to-interception line puts that prior-season passing production in the context of his ball security over the same sample.

• Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for CAR

  7.83 Y/A

  Through 4 games in 2026, Bryce Young threw for 1268 passing yards, completed 62.3% of his passes and averaged 7.83 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3011 yards, completed 63.6% and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt, 23-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in.

TRENCHES

• PHI: 118 rushing yards allowed per game to CAR's 156.5

  38.5 YPG

  Philadelphia allows 118 rushing yards a game over 5 games, and Carolina gives up 156.5 over 4. Run defense numbers can be inflated by losing scripts where opponents grind the clock, and Carolina has one fewer game in the sample. If Philly leads, Carolina's soft run defense could let the Eagles lean on the ground late, which shapes rushing props and the clock.

• CAR: 4.4 yards per rush attempt to PHI's 3.78

  0.62 Y/C

  CAR is at 4.4 yards per rush attempt over 4 games; PHI is at 3.78 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 4.16 over 17 games and PHI at 4.14 over 17 games.

PASS RUSH

• CAR: 2 sacks recorded per game to PHI's 1.2

  0.8 SACKS

  CAR is at 2 sacks recorded per game over 4 games; PHI is at 1.2 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 17.

PACE & SCRIPT

• CAR: 30.3 points per game to PHI's 18.4

  11.9 PPG

  Carolina is scoring 30.3 a game over 4 games after averaging 18.3 last season, a jump that big over four games is likely to settle back some. Philadelphia sits at 18.4 over 5 games, down from 22.3 last year, so the Eagles offense is the colder unit right now. Price this game expecting Carolina's scoring to drift down and Philadelphia's to recover, rather than taking either team's current pace as its true level.

• CAR @ PHI carries a 38.5 market total

  38.5

  This is one of the lowest totals on the slate, well below the typical game this week. The market expects scoring to come slowly, with short fields and turnovers more likely to decide it than long touchdown drives. A couple of quick scores or a defensive touchdown would break that script fast, which is the risk any under bet carries at a number this low.

• CAR: 67 offensive plays per game to PHI's 57.8

  9.2 PLAYS

  CAR is at 67 offensive plays per game over 4 games; PHI is at 57.8 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 59.5 over 17 games and PHI at 59.4 over 17 games.

• PHI: 22.4 points allowed per game to CAR's 27.3

  4.9 PPG

  CAR is at 27.3 points allowed per game over 4 games; PHI is at 22.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 22.4 over 17 games and PHI at 19.1 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• CAR: 1.75 takeaways per game to PHI's 0.6

  1.15 TO

  Carolina forces 1.75 turnovers a game over four games, Philadelphia 0.6 over five. Takeaways are among the streakiest defensive stats, and four games is a short run, so Carolina's number is likely to come down. Philadelphia rarely steals possessions, so the Eagles' defense has to win this game by getting stops.

EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

• CAR: 6.13 yards per play to PHI's 4.58

  1.54 Y/P

  Carolina is at 6.13 yards per play over 4 games after 4.92 last season, and its last game had 6 plays of 20+ yards, led by Bryce Young to Tetairoa McMillan and a 32-yard Chuba Hubbard run. Philadelphia has slid to 4.58 from 5.27, with just 1 play of 20+ yards last game, a 62-yard Jalen Hurts touchdown to Darius Cooper. Four games is a short window for a jump this large, so lean on Carolina's improvement being partly real and partly due to fall back.

RED ZONE

• PHI: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to CAR's 72.7%

  22.7 PP

  CAR is at 72.7% red-zone scoring allowed over 4 games; PHI is at 50% over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 17.

• CAR: 4.25 red-zone trips per game to PHI's 2.8

  1.45 TRIPS

  CAR is at 4.25 red-zone trips per game over 4 games; PHI is at 2.8 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 2.65 over 17 games and PHI at 2.59 over 17 games.

MISMATCH

• CAR: 301.3 pass yards a game to PHI's 170.6

  301.3 VS 170.6

  Carolina is throwing for 301.3 a game through four games after 179.3 last season, a jump that big over a short stretch is likely to cool. Philadelphia is at 170.6 through five, down from 194.3. Philadelphia's answer is to keep Carolina's passing game off the field with their own longer drives. Expect Carolina's number to come down some, and price this as a road team whose hot start is still small.

REPLACEMENT

• Jalen Hurts (QB) is on injured reserve for PHI

  IR

  The Eagles put Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday with a calf injury, so he misses the Panthers game and at least several more. Losing the starting quarterback changes everything about Philadelphia's offense, and the backup takes over. Expect lines and totals for the Eagles to stay lower until Hurts returns.

• Eli Stowers (TE) is ir-r for PHI

  IR-R

  Eli Stowers was downgraded to out with a quadriceps injury for Sunday against Carolina. Grant Calcaterra is out as well, so the Eagles are down two tight ends. Whoever is left on the depth chart should see most of the snaps, though the target share is hard to bank on.

• Grant Calcaterra (TE) is ir-r for PHI

  IR-R

  The Eagles downgraded tight end Grant Calcaterra to out Saturday with a back injury, ahead of Sunday's game against Carolina. Eli Stowers is also out, so Philadelphia is very thin at the position. With Jalen Hurts on injured reserve too, this offense is missing several pieces against the Panthers.

• Jonathon Brooks (RB) is on injured reserve for CAR

  IR

  Brooks is on IR with a core injury, and he was seen jogging at practice Thursday, reported Oct 15. Jogging is an early step in a return, and he stays out of this game at Philadelphia while on IR. Watch for a move off the list in coming weeks rather than a role this Sunday.

• Will Shipley (RB) is on injured reserve for PHI

  IR

  The Eagles put Shipley on IR Friday with a foot injury, reported Oct 16, so he misses this game against Carolina. IR means at least several weeks out. The facts here do not name who absorbs his work in the backfield.

• Jakorian Bennett (CB) is ir-r for PHI

  IR-R

  Bennett is on the designated-to-return list with a knee injury but will not be activated this weekend and is ruled out for Week 6 against Carolina, reported Oct 18. The return tag means he is working back, and he is not ready yet. Philadelphia's corner rotation for Sunday stays the same as it was without him.

• Landon Dickerson (G) is ir-r for PHI

  IR-R

  Dickerson (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Reported Oct 18.

• Ikem Ekwonu (OT) is pup-r for CAR

  PUP-R

  Coach Dave Canales said Monday that Ekwonu (knee) is still a considerable time away from returning to action, Mike Kaye of ESPN reports. Reported Oct 6.

• Tank Bigsby (RB) is on injured reserve for PHI

  IR

  The Eagles placed Bigsby (abdomen) on injured reserve Tuesday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports. Reported Oct 6.

• Cam Jackson (DT) is on injured reserve for CAR

  IR

  The Panthers placed Jackson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 14.

PRACTICE REPORT

• Jalyx Hunt

  Out

  Knee, Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Michael Carter II

  Out

  Abdomen · Did not practice · Out

• Saquon Barkley

  Out

  Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

• AJ Dillon

  Out

  Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Monroe Freeling

  Doubtful

  Knee · Limited practice · Doubtful

• AJ Epenesa

  Doubtful

  Back · Did not practice · Doubtful

• Drew Kendall

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Trevor Etienne

  Questionable

  Ankle · Full practice · Questionable

• Tershawn Wharton

  Questionable

  Neck · Full practice · Questionable

• Jaelan Phillips

  Questionable

  Hamstring · Full practice · Questionable

• Taylor Moton

  Questionable

  Lung · Full practice · Questionable

• Damien Lewis

  Questionable

  Elbow · Full practice · Questionable

• Jonathan Greenard

  FP

  Full practice

• Arnold Ebiketie

  FP

  Full practice

• Darren Waller

  FP

  Full practice

• Marcus Epps

  FP

  Full practice

• DeVonta Smith

  FP

  Full practice

• Hollywood Brown

  FP

  Coach's Decision · Full practice

• Jalen Coker

  FP

  Full practice

• Jihaad Campbell

  FP

  Full practice

• Thomas Incoom

  FP

  Full practice

• Zack Baun

  FP

  Full practice

• Mac McWilliams

  FP

  Full practice

• E.J. Jenkins

  FP

  Full practice

• Tyler Steen

  FP

  Full practice

• Tommy Tremble

  FP

  Full practice

• Fred Johnson

  FP

  Full practice

• Bryce Young

  FP

  Full practice

• Dontayvion Wicks

  FP

  Full practice

• Jalen Carter

  FP

  Full practice

• Andrew Mukuba

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• CAR: 301.3 team passing yards per game to PHI's 170.6

  130.7 YPG

  Carolina is throwing for 301.3 yards a game across four games, a huge jump from 179.3 last season, while Philadelphia sits at 170.6, under last year's 194.3. Four games is a thin sample for that big a leap, so expect the Panthers' number to come down, especially on the road. The Eagles' lower passing total fits a team that prefers to run. Carolina passing props may be priced off a hot start rather than a full-season level.

• CAR: 23.5 first downs per game to PHI's 14.4

  9.1 FD

  CAR is at 23.5 first downs per game over 4 games; PHI is at 14.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 18 over 17 games and PHI at 18 over 17 games.

• CAR has 7 more days of rest

  14d vs 7d

  Carolina gets two full weeks off before this trip, while Philadelphia is on a normal one-week turnaround. A bye gives a team extra time to heal bumps, install a game plan built for one opponent and arrive fresh. The edge is a fixed part of the schedule, so it won't change before kickoff. Teams off a bye tend to be sharper early, so the first half is where an extra week of preparation is most likely to show up.

• CAR: 7.08 yards per pass attempt to PHI's 5.02

  2.05 Y/A

  CAR is at 7.08 yards per pass attempt over 4 games; PHI is at 5.02 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 5.47 over 17 games and PHI at 6.33 over 17 games.

• CAR (2-2) at PHI (2-3)

  -32 PT GAP

  Carolina is 2-2 and has outscored teams by 12, while Philadelphia is 2-3, has been outscored by 20 and has lost 3 straight. Both teams are 1-1 in their home or road games, so the location splits add little over a sample that small. Philadelphia's slide looks real in the point margin as well as the record. If a price leans on the Eagles' name over these numbers, Carolina's better margin is the one to weigh.

• CAR: 37.5% fourth-down conversion rate to PHI's 22.2%

  15.3 PP

  CAR is at 37.5% fourth-down conversion rate over 4 games; PHI is at 22.2% over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 17. Last season CAR was at 67.5% over 17 games and PHI at 52.4% over 17 games.

STREAK

• PHI has lost 3 straight

  L3

  Philadelphia has dropped three straight to fall to 2-3. Three games is a short run, and the sheet doesn't show the opponents or margins, so a cold stretch and a real decline look the same from here. Back at home against Carolina, a losing streak can soften the price on a team whose overall record is still close to even.

AFTER GARY

• PHI +3 → +3

  GARY +0.7PP

  Gary's number was 3; the same book now shows 3.