Panthers beat Eagles 25-14 behind Bryce Young and Chuba Hubbard

The Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on October 18, in a game that kicked off at 13:00 local time. Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards for Carolina, which moved to 3-2. Philadelphia, playing without Jalen Hurts according to Yahoo Sports, fell to 2-4 after its 4th straight loss, while Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and 1 touchdown.

Who won Panthers vs. Eagles and what does it mean for the standings?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14, according to Yahoo Sports, and moved to 3-2. The NFC South table puts Carolina first with 3 wins, 2 losses and a .600 winning percentage, ahead of Atlanta and New Orleans, both 2-4.

The Eagles fell to 2-4 and sit in the NFC East at .333, behind New York at 3-2. Before kickoff, Newsweek reported the Panthers were 2-2 and aiming to stay atop the NFC South, while the Eagles were 2-3 without Hurts. Bryce Young threw for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards.

How did the quarters decide the game?

The Carolina Panthers scored 3 in the first quarter, 7 in the second, 3 in the third and 12 in the fourth. The Philadelphia Eagles put up 0 in the first, 7 in the second, 0 in the third and 7 in the fourth.

According to Yahoo Sports, Fitzgerald's field goals covered 47 and 52 yards, and Bryce Young threw touchdown passes of 12 and 19 yards to Tremble. Chuba Hubbard added a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, while Tanner McKee answered with a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith.

Who were the leaders for the Panthers and Eagles?

Bryce Young completed 20 of 39 passes for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Carolina Panthers. Chuba Hubbard carried 28 times for 120 yards and 1 touchdown, and Jalen Coker caught 6 passes for 97 yards. Bobby Okereke had 1 sack and 8 tackles.

For the Philadelphia Eagles, Tanner McKee completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and 1 touchdown. Dameon Pierce ran 12 times for 35 yards and 1 touchdown, and DeVonta Smith caught 7 passes for 75 yards and 1 touchdown. Arnold Ebiketie made 9 tackles.

How do the team stats compare?

The Carolina Panthers gained 399 total yards on 74 plays, averaging 5.4 yards per play, and had 25 first downs. The Philadelphia Eagles gained 222 total yards on 61 plays, averaging 3.6 yards per play, and had 17 first downs.

On the ground, the Panthers rushed for 126 yards and the Eagles for 35. On third down, Carolina converted 7-17 and Philadelphia 6-15. The Panthers held the ball for 34:48, the Eagles for 25:12, and neither team turned the ball over.

What did the media say and what comes next?

Yahoo Sports reported that the Panthers' defense limited the Eagles' offense throughout the game, and that the absence of Jalen Hurts affected Philadelphia's performance. The outlet added that the Eagles now face pressure after a 4th straight loss.

Yahoo Sports also wrote that the win gives the Panthers momentum, and that their next game is against the Buccaneers. Carolina stands at 3-2, while Philadelphia stands at 2-4. Newsweek framed the matchup around the NFC South, where the Panthers hoped to stay on top.

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Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.