Philadelphia have scored 92 points in five games and lost three of them. Our Panthers vs Eagles prediction asks whether that turns around at home.
The Carolina Panthers arrive 2-2 after a bye, with a 99.4 passer rating. The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-3 and their attacking group has been thin for weeks.
Panthers vs Eagles: our editor’s props
Two editor’s calls on this game, alongside the live Signal numbers.
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Panthers vs Eagles: 2026 form so far
A rested team against one that has lost three of five. Read the table across rather than down: each figure sits beside what will try to stop it.
Panthers attack against the Eagles defence
| Per game | Panthers offence | Eagles allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 301.2 | 238.8 |
| Rushing yards | 104.5 | 118.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 99.4 | 87.3 |
| Touchdowns | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.0% | 38.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.5 | 1.2 |
Eagles attack against the Panthers defence
| Per game | Eagles offence | Panthers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 170.6 | 230.8 |
| Rushing yards | 91.6 | 156.5 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Passer rating | 81.5 | 84.0 |
| Touchdowns | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 36.8% | 42.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 64.3% | 72.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.6 | 1.8 |
Figures are season to date, across 4 games.
Carolina concede 5.4 yards a carry, the softest run defence in the league. Philadelphia average 3.79, so the opportunity is there if they take it.
Panthers vs Eagles quarterback matchup
Carolina rate 99.4 through the air to Philadelphia’s 81.5, and Bryce Young has nine touchdown passes in one fewer game than Jalen Hurts’s eight.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | Bryce Young | 26/48, 291 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 70.7 rtg | 101/162, 1268 yds, 9 TD, 2 INT, 100.0 rtg (4 games) |
| Eagles | Jalen Hurts | 16/25, 153 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 64.3 rtg | 68/114, 713 yds, 7 TD, 3 INT, 87.4 rtg (4 games) |
Panthers vs Eagles injury report and team news
Carolina are coming off their bye and have played four games to Philadelphia’s five.
Tetairoa McMillan has 385 receiving yards in four games.
Philadelphia’s attacking group has been depleted. Friday’s designations will confirm who is available.
Where Panthers vs Eagles is decided
Ninety-two points in five games is the fourth-lowest total in the NFL, and it is not a defensive problem: Philadelphia concede an 87.3 opponent rating.
Carolina arrive rested and scoring. One hundred and twenty-one points in four games is more than Philadelphia have managed in five.
The Panthers’ run defence is the weakness, at 5.4 a carry the worst in football.
Players to watch
- Tetairoa McMillan (CAR, WR): 385 receiving yards in four games.
- Chuba Hubbard (CAR, RB): 306 rushing yards for a rested Carolina offence.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI, QB): Eight touchdown passes at an 81.5 team rating.
- Dallas Goedert (PHI, TE): A central target in an offence that has scored 92 points.
How to watch Panthers vs Eagles
Kickoff is 6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Lincoln Financial Field, which is 1:00 PM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Panthers vs Eagles |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6pm BST Sun 18 Oct / 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 6, 2026 NFL season |
Panthers vs Eagles prediction and score projection
Our Panthers vs Eagles prediction is Carolina by 24-20. The Panthers are rested, scoring more and have the better passing game.
The live spread and our projected margin both update through the week.
Every Week 6 game, previewed
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Seahawks @ Broncos | Seahawks 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:30 PM | Texans @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Ravens @ Browns | Ravens 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Panthers @ Eagles | Panthers 24-20 | You are here |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bears @ Falcons | Bears 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Saints @ Giants | Giants 26-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Jets @ Patriots | Patriots 24-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Steelers @ Buccaneers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Titans @ Colts | Colts 23-13 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Cardinals @ Rams | Rams 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Bills @ Raiders | Bills 30-27 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Chargers @ Chiefs | Chiefs 31-13 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Cowboys @ Packers | Packers 27-24 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Commanders @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Panthers vs Eagles FAQ
6pm BST on Sunday 18 October at Lincoln Financial Field, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Ninety-two in five games, an 81.5 passer rating and a depleted attacking group.
Carolina, conceding 5.4 yards a carry, the highest figure in the NFL.
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