The Philadelphia Eagles are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Carolina Panthers in a Week 6 NFC matchup.
Philadelphia enters Sunday’s game with a 2-3 record after losing in London to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5.
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In their loss to the Jaguars, Jalen Hurts led the way for the Eagles as he recorded 220 passing yards and one passing touchdown while Darius Cooper added 71 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
The Eagles will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Panthers in a tough home matchup.
Carolina enters Sunday’s contest with a 2-2 record after defeating the Detroit Lions at home in Week 4 ahead of their bye week last week.
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Tetairoa McMillan led the way for the Panthers in their victory over the Lions as he ended the game with 192 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns while Bryce Young recorded 329 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Panthers Injury Report: Will Jaelan Phillips Play?
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The Panthers have seven players listed on their injury report, including outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips.
Carolina has listed Phillips as questionable due to a hamstring injury and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
The Panthers have also listed running back Trevor Etienne (ankle), guard Damien Lewis (elbow), tackle Taylor Moton (lung) and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (neck) as questionable.
Running back A.J. Dillon has been ruled out due to an ankle injury while tackle Monroe Freeling has been listed as doubtful and is expected to be sidelined due to a knee injury.
Eagles Injury Report: Will Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Play?
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The Eagles have 11 players listed on their injury report, including Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley.
Philadelphia has ruled out Hurts due to a blood clot in his calf and he is expected to miss multiple weeks.
With Hurts sidelined, Tanner McKee is expected to start in his place while Cole Payton and newly-signed Joe Milton III will back him up.
The Eagles have also ruled out Barkley due to a hamstring injury as he will miss his second straight game.
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Running backs Michael Carter (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) have also been ruled out, meaning that Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele and Jaydon Blue could all have larger roles.
Outside linebackers AJ Epenesa (back) and Jalyx Hunt (knee and ankle) have also been ruled out.
Guard Landon Dickerson (knee), center Drew Kendall (knee), cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee) and tight ends Grant Calcaterra (back) and Eli Stowers (quad) have all been listed as questionable.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Panthers and Eagles from Lincoln Financial Field at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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