Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young led his team to a 25-14 upset over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, extending the Eagles’ losing streak to four games.
Panthers Win as Young Throws for 281 Yards
Bryce Young completed 20 of 39 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns, connecting twice with tight end Tommy Tremble for scores, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia and the Associated Press. Tremble celebrated his second touchdown with a playful “Rocky” dance, a pre-game tribute to the movie franchise he enjoyed with his father, a former Eagles player (Nfl). Chuba Hubbard added 120 rushing yards, building a balanced offensive attack for Carolina (BBN Times).
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Eagles Offense Stalls with Hurts Out
The Eagles’ offense struggled with quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot in his calf (CBS Sports, Philadelphia Eagles). Tanner McKee, in his first start of the season, completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown, but could not sustain drives (Inquirer, NBC Sports Philadelphia). Dameon Pierce gained 35 rushing yards, yet the Eagles’ ground game faltered, especially without Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles).
Penalties Mount for Philadelphia
Philadelphia committed 11 penalties for 84 yards, a continuing problem this season (OCNJ Daily). Head coach Nick Sirianni acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, We all have to do better. It’s not just one thing. It’s not just one player on an island. This is a team game
(Philadelphia Eagles). Carolina coach Dave Canales praised his team’s fight, saying, Great fight in the guys
(CBS Sports). Canales also noted the Panther’s totalled 149 penalty yards (Nfl).
Panthers Defense Shuts Down Eagles Early
Carolina’s defense held the Eagles to 37 total yards in the first quarter (OCNJ Daily). A blocked punt in the fourth quarter gave the Panthers possession near midfield (CTPost), while Eagles safety Cooper DeJean’s unit allowed Young to pass for 281 yards. A series of penalties and a 12-yard loss on a snap further hampered the Eagles (BBN Times).
Eagles Face Cowboys After Losing Streak
The Eagles (2-4) play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 26, in a game that will test their ability to respond (CBS Sports). Their current four-game losing streak is the longest since 2020 (OCNJ Daily, Bleeding Green Nation). Jordan Mailata said, We most definitely shot ourselves in the foot. It’s all execution errors and stuff that we can control
(CTPost).
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