RECAP: More Injuries and an October Offensive Debacle as Panthers Beat Eagles, 25–14
Between a wasted defensive performance early in the game, a putrid offensive outing, and a continuous line at the blue medical tent—it’s becoming a tough way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Philly these days watching the Eagles (2–4).
That sums up the game against Wynnewood, PA’s Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday: a 25–14 Eagles loss.
The Eagles squandered another solid defensive outing as Bryce Young was unsettled early. Carolina opened the game after a 26-yard Trevor Etienne punt return with a field goal that nearly missed—giving the Panthers a 3–0 lead. Both offenses traded possessions before Carolina went on a 35-yard drive that ended with a 12-yard Bryce Young-to-Tommy Tremble touchdown pass.
The Eagles showed some life in the second quarter with a 78-yard drive before halftime, culminating in a two-yard Damien Pierce touchdown run with 2:42 left in the first half. But the Eagles gave up field position right after halftime—and Carolina settled for yet another field goal.
Momentum appeared to shift when the Lincoln Financial Field faithful even went back and forth with the referees, leading to an intentional grounding call.
Eagles sideline is livid after intentional grounding isn’t called on that last play
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) October 18, 2026
But Carolina then marched 92 yards, including some Bryce Young runs, and scored on a one-yard touchdown run by Chuba Hubbard. Carolina then missed the two-point conversion.
The Eagles responded—going 69 yards and scoring on a Tanner McKee-to-DeVonta Smith 19-yard touchdown pass. But momentum shifted when Carolina blocked Braden Mann’s punt. Bryce Young then found former Notre Dame Tommy Tremble for a 19-yard score. The Eagles then turned the ball over on downs on 4th and 17, and the Panthers ran out the clock.
And of course , we had the injuries. Jalen Hurts is out due to a blood clot, and Landon Dickerson didn’t suit up. The Eagles lost Carson Steele, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Jordan Davis, and Nolan Smith during the game. Braden Mann also appeared to be limping on the sideline.
Carolina set a record for penalty yards. This is the first time Nick Sirianni has lost four straight in his career.
The Eagles managed just 222 yards of total offense.
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