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Eagles vs. Panthers Week 6 game information

The Philadelphia Eagles are now 2-3 heading into their Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon. It’s been a week filled with both good and bad news for the Eagles, who are expected to have DeVonta Smith…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:29 AM
Eagles vs. Panthers Week 6 game information
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia Eagles host the Carolina Panthers in Week 6 looking to improve on a 2-3 record.
  • Quarterback Tanner McKee will start with Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely due to a calf blood clot.
  • Running backs Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley are unavailable due to injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Eagles enter their Week 6 home matchup against the Carolina Panthers with a 2-3 record at Lincoln Financial Field. Quarterback Tanner McKee will lead the offense with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely due to a calf blood clot. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is expected to return to the lineup, but the Eagles' offensive depth remains heavily impacted by injuries.

Injuries have decimated Philadelphia's running back room, with Saquon Barkley out with a hamstring issue alongside Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley on injured reserve, leaving Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as the active backs. Guard Landon Dickerson remains unactivated, while starting center Drew Kendall is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.

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