Eagles face Panthers with depleted roster in Week 6

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 18:01 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles, losers of three straight games, face the Carolina Panthers in Week 6 at Lincoln Financial Field with backup quarterback Tanner McKee starting. The Eagles are significantly depleted, with quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve and running back Saquon Barkley unavailable.

The Eagles listed 25 players on their Friday injury report. Notable absences besides Hurts and Barkley include pass rusher Jalyx Hunt and offensive lineman Lane Johnson, who recently retired. The Eagles are 3.5-point underdogs heading into the matchup.

The Panthers are also dealing with injuries, with multiple players on their injured reserve list. They feature quarterback Bryce Young distributing to a trio of receiving targets: Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Darren Waller. The Eagles will attempt to end their three-game losing streak despite their skeleton-crew roster.

How it is being reported

• Eagles vs. Panthers, Week 6: Live updates and open threadFollow along and chat Eagles-Panthers as DeVonta Smith and Tanner McKee try to snap a three-game losing streak.PhillyVoice · 18 Oct, 17:39
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers, NFL Week 6, Live UpdatesFollow for updates on the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 6 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field.PennLive · 18 Oct, 16:58

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · Carolina Panthers · Tanner McKee · Jalen Hurts · Bryce Young · Saquon Barkley · Lincoln Financial Field

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