Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Box score, stats and summary feat. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley
The Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles continued their seasons during Week 14 of the NFL season. The two teams are in totally different moods this year, with the Panthers struggling with a 3-9 record, while the Eagles are firmly in the fight for the first seed in the NFC.
Those who expected the home team to run up the score were surprised, though. Carolina put together an intense fight and led for most of the first half, with Philadelphia struggling with penalties and not doing much in the passing game. Chuba Hubbard was also dominant from the start.
With the Detroit Lions already winning on Thursday, the Eagles had absolutely no choice but to win this game to pursue the home-field advantage in the playoffs. They had to dig deep, but were able to finish the job late in the fourth quarter.
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles box score
Carolina Panthers box score
Quarterback
Young made excellent plays throughout the game and was able to put the Panthers in position to win. The Carolina quarterback suffered with a late drop by Xavier Legette that would've won the game for them.
Rushing and receiving
Once again, Adam Thielen was the star of the show for the Panthers, with over 100 receiving yards in nine receptions. The veteran wide receiver is still playing at a high level, and has a strong part in Bryce Young's recent development.
Defense
Philadelphia Eagles box score
Quarterback
Jalen Hurts just crossed the 100-yard mark, but at the same time, he was responsible for three touchdowns and did not commit a turnover once again. He scored a rushing touchdown in a tush push, extending his rushing touchdowns total to 13.
Rushing and receiving
Philadelphia did not use its duo of wide receivers as aggressively as they've done in other weeks. Brown and Smith combined for just eight receptions, and the latter expressed frustration with his usage in the locker room after the game.
It's important to notice that, with Dallas Goedert placed on the injured reserve, Grant Calcaterra appeared with a touchdown to help offset Goedert's absence
Defense