1 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Oct 19
Summary
19-14 in Philadelphia, Carolina built a 19-7 lead, then closed out the Eagles with a late touchdown drive and 4:26 of clock-killing offense to move to 3-2 atop its division.
281 passing yards and 2 touchdowns from Bryce Young, plus 120 rushing yards on 28 carries from Chuba Hubbard, underscored a Panthers team Breer said now looks coherent after recent years of instability.
Philadelphia’s loss came with a roster in transition: six of 11 offensive starters were on rookie deals, while injuries, trades and retirements have thinned the core of its recent contender.
5-0 Kansas City drew Breer’s other strongest praise, with Kenneth Walker III posting 665 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns through five games after another 128-yard, 2-score outing in a 22-6 win over the Chargers.
Week 6 also highlighted rising confidence elsewhere, including Cleveland’s 4-2 start under Todd Monken and Houston’s belief in C.J. Stroud after his 312-yard, 3-touchdown game-winner over Jacksonville.