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Do the Panthers Play Today? When Carolina Plays Next in NFL Schedule

The Carolina Panthers impressed the NFL world last Sunday when they defeated the Detroit Lions in primetime behind an incredible game from Tetairoa McMillan. They still have a little more time to bask in that, too. The NFL has reached…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:01 PM

Key Things to Know

The Carolina Panthers do not play on Sunday, Oct. 11, due to a Week 5 bye.
Carolina's next game is a Week 6 road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 18.
The Panthers entered their bye week following a 32-26 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4.

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The Carolina Panthers do not play on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, as the team is on an early bye for Week 5. Carolina is coming off a 32-26 victory against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, where Tetairoa McMillan delivered an impressive performance in primetime at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina returns to the field in Week 6 on Sunday, Oct. 18, to face the Philadelphia Eagles on the road at 1 p.m. ET. The matchup follows the Eagles' Week 5 trip to London against the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Panthers continue their push for the NFC South division title.

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