Final2021 Week 5

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers, Week 5 2021

Philadelphia Eagles

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Carolina Panthers

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eagles337821
Panthers1050318

PHI 21CAR 18 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jalen Hurts

    PHI · QB

    23.9PPR pts

    22/37, 198 YDS, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Chuba Hubbard

    CAR · RB

    18.4PPR pts

    24 ATT, 101 YDS, 5 REC, 33 REC YDS

  • Panthers leader

    Tommy Tremble

    CAR · TE

    9.2PPR pts

    2 REC, 12 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Darius Slay

    PHI

    2 INT, 3 TKL

Eagles 21, Panthers 18: Philadelphia rallies from 9 down at halftime

Philadelphia erased a 15–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 15–3 after the break to win 21–18. The Eagles finished with a narrow 273–267 edge in total offense and averaged 4.5 yards per play.

The Panthers went 5-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play PHI 4.5 · CAR 3.8
  • +1 turnover margin PHI 2 · CAR 3 turnovers
  • +6 total yards PHI 273 · CAR 267

Game Highlights

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Why the Eagles Won

Philadelphia won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Eagles vs Panthers
EaglesStatPanthers
4.5Yards per play3.8
2Turnovers3
273Total yards267
Other team stats
61Plays70
31%Third-down conversion33%
24:57Time of possession35:03

Scoring Summary

The Eagles scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Panthers scored one touchdown, three field goals, and one safety.

Scoring plays, Eagles vs Panthers
TimeTeamPlayPHICAR
1st quarter
11:12CARZane Gonzalez 48-yard FG Takes lead03
6:47PHIJake Elliott 30-yard FG Ties game33
3:09CARSam Darnold → Tommy Tremble, 5-yard TD Takes leadZane Gonzalez XP310
2nd quarter
2:39CARZane Gonzalez 43-yard FG Extends lead313
2:26CARSafety Extends lead315
0:04PHIJake Elliott 58-yard FG615
3rd quarter
0:08PHIJalen Hurts 1-yard TD runJake Elliott XP1315
4th quarter
8:29CARZane Gonzalez 50-yard FG Extends lead1318
2:38PHIJalen Hurts 6-yard TD run Game winnerJalen Hurts → DeVonta Smith, 2-pt conversion2118

Fantasy Points: Eagles vs Panthers, Week 5 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jalen HurtsPHIQB22.9 PTSQB7
  2. Chuba HubbardCARRB18.4 PTSRB17
  3. DeVonta SmithPHIWR13.7 PTSWR30
  4. Miles SandersPHIRB10.1 PTSRB35

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jalen HurtsPHIQB22.9QB722/3719801930262.7Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldCARQB9.1QB2821/3717713210044.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Chuba HubbardCARRB18.4RB17RB24101065330Start/Sit →
DeVonta SmithPHIWR13.7WR30WR———97770Start/Sit →
Miles SandersPHIRB10.1RB35RB114505560
Tommy TrembleCARTE9.2TE13TE———42121Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCARWR8.8WR49WR1-4075420Start/Sit →
Ian ThomasCARTE8.0TE20TE———54400Start/Sit →
Quez WatkinsPHIWR7.8WR58WR———33480
Jalen ReagorPHIWR5.4WR75WR———53240
Robbie ChosenCARWR5.0WR81WR———72300
Dallas GoedertPHITE4.8TE30TE———32280Start/Sit →
Kenny GainwellPHIRB3.4RB57RB21603180Start/Sit →
Terrace MarshallCARWR3.4WR94WR———32140
Royce FreemanCARRB1.8RB64RB3202160
Zach ErtzPHITE1.7TE56TE———6170

Fantasy Usage

Philadelphia Eagles

Snap Share

  1. DeVonta SmithWR62 snaps93%
  2. Quez WatkinsWR55 snaps82%
  3. Miles SandersRB50 snaps75%
  4. Jalen ReagorWR47 snaps70%
  5. Dallas GoedertTE45 snaps67%

Target Share34 targets

  1. DeVonta Smith26%, 9 targets
  2. Zach Ertz18%, 6 targets
  3. Miles Sanders15%, 5 targets
  4. Jalen Reagor15%, 5 targets
  5. Dallas Goedert9%, 3 targets
  6. Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Miles Sanders50%, 11 carries
  2. Jalen Hurts41%, 9 carries
  3. Kenny Gainwell9%, 2 carries

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

  1. Robbie ChosenWR62 snaps87%
  2. DJ MooreWR62 snaps87%
  3. Terrace MarshallWR54 snaps76%
  4. Chuba HubbardRB46 snaps65%
  5. Ian ThomasTE45 snaps63%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Robbie Chosen21%, 7 targets
  2. DJ Moore21%, 7 targets
  3. Chuba Hubbard18%, 6 targets
  4. Ian Thomas15%, 5 targets
  5. Tommy Tremble12%, 4 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Chuba Hubbard80%, 24 carries
  2. Royce Freeman10%, 3 carries
  3. Sam Darnold7%, 2 carries
  4. DJ Moore3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DeVonta SmithPHIWR6293%926%0
Robbie ChosenCARWR6287%721%0
DJ MooreCARWR6287%721%1
Quez WatkinsPHIWR5582%39%0
Terrace MarshallCARWR5476%39%0
Miles SandersPHIRB5075%515%11
Jalen ReagorPHIWR4770%515%0
Dallas GoedertPHITE4567%39%0
Chuba HubbardCARRB4665%618%24
Ian ThomasCARTE4563%515%0
Zach ErtzPHITE4060%618%0
Tommy TrembleCARTE2738%412%0
Kenny GainwellPHIRB1624%39%2
Royce FreemanCARRB1420%26%3
Greg WardPHIWR1116%00%0
Brandon ZylstraCARWR1115%00%0
Rodney SmithCARRB1115%00%0
Colin ThompsonCARTE710%00%0
Jack StollPHITE57%00%0
Alex EricksonCARWR57%00%0
J.J. Arcega-WhitesidePHIWR34%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+2.7Quez Watkins7.8 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.5Sam Darnold9.1 PTS vs 17.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.5 xFPChuba Hubbard18.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB18.425.5−7.165%80% car—02480%618%
Jalen HurtsPHI · QB23.922.0+1.9100%37 att—37941%00%
Sam DarnoldCAR · QB9.117.6−8.5100%37 att—3727%00%
Miles SandersPHI · RB10.115.5−5.475%50% car—01150%515%
DeVonta SmithPHI · WR14.715.2−0.593%26% tgt—000%926%
DJ MooreCAR · WR8.812.4−3.687%21% tgt—013%721%
Robbie ChosenCAR · WR5.011.8−6.887%21% tgt—000%721%
Zach ErtzPHI · TE1.710.1−8.460%18% tgt—000%618%
Ian ThomasCAR · TE8.08.4−0.463%15% tgt—000%515%
Jalen ReagorPHI · WR5.48.4−3.070%15% tgt—000%515%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE9.26.7+2.538%12% tgt—000%412%
Kenny GainwellPHI · RB3.46.3−2.924%9% car—029%39%
Royce FreemanCAR · RB1.85.3−3.520%10% car—0310%26%
Dallas GoedertPHI · TE4.85.1−0.367%9% tgt—000%39%
Quez WatkinsPHI · WR7.85.1+2.782%9% tgt—000%39%
Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR3.45.1−1.776%9% tgt—000%39%

Team totals: Eagles 34 targets and 22 carries; Panthers 34 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jalen Hurts

PHI · QB · 23.9 pts on 22.0 expected

22 of 37 passing for 198 yards, 1 interception; 9 carries for 30 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Jalen Hurts →

Sam Darnold Unlucky

CAR · QB · 9.1 pts on 17.6 expected

21 of 37 passing for 177 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Miles Sanders Unlucky

PHI · RB · 10.1 pts on 15.5 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 6 yards; 11 carries (50% of the team's) for 45 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

DeVonta Smith

PHI · WR · 14.7 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 77 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Start/Sit: DeVonta Smith →

Chuba Hubbard Volume, no payoff

CAR · RB · 18.4 pts on 25.5 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 33 yards; 24 carries (80% of the team's) for 101 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chuba Hubbard →

DJ Moore

CAR · WR · 8.8 pts on 12.4 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 42 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Robbie Chosen Unlucky

CAR · WR · 5.0 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Zach Ertz Unlucky

PHI · TE · 1.7 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Stock up: Quez Watkins played 82% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.

Carolina Panthers

  • Stock up: Chuba Hubbard played 65% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
  • Stock up: Terrace Marshall Jr. played 76% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Eagles defense and Panthers defense
Points allowed toEagles DPanthers D
QBs17.615.3
RBs25.519.4
WRs28.231.9
TEs16.812.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Carolina opened at 57% win probability, climbed as high as 96%, then lost.

Panthers win probability

Panthers win probability by game minutePanthers started at 57%, stood at 86% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +9Gonzalez 48-yd FG57% → 66%Q1 11:12
  2. +21Darnold → Tremble, 5-yd TD57% → 77%Q1 3:09
  3. −27Hurts 1-yd TD run92% → 65%Q3 0:08
  4. +18Gonzalez 50-yd FG68% → 85%Q4 8:29
  5. −81Hurts 6-yd TD run96% → 15%Q4 2:38

Swing in Panthers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Eagles vs Panthers
Philadelphia EaglesMeasureCarolina Panthers
61Plays70
64%Pass rate57%
4.7Yds / dropback4.0
4.1Yds / carry3.6
4/13Third downs5/15

Efficiency edge Philadelphia ran 9 fewer plays but gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • PHI Smith 26% · Ertz 18% · Reagor 15%
  • CAR Moore 21% · Chosen 21% · Hubbard 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Eagles vs Panthers
ResultPHICAR
Touchdowns21
Field goals23
Punts67
Turnovers23
Turnovers on downs10
Safeties10

PHI turnover edge: +1

  • The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 32-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 29 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PHIQ1 15:003-11:21Punt
CARQ1 13:398322:27Field goal
PHIQ1 11:12361:01Punt
CARQ1 10:11211:09Interception
PHIQ1 9:024-22:15Field goal
CARQ1 6:479623:38Touchdown
PHIQ1 3:096212:43Punt
CARQ1 0:266232:35Punt
PHIQ2 12:516142:57Punt
CARQ2 9:543-32:09Punt
PHIQ2 7:453-91:54Punt
CARQ2 5:516153:12Field goal
PHIQ2 2:391-160:13Safety
CARQ2 2:265191:55Punt
PHIQ2 0:315440:31Field goal
CARQ3 15:005152:25Punt
PHIQ3 12:353161:31Fumble
CARQ3 11:04322:02Punt
PHIQ3 9:02100:06Interception
CARQ3 8:563-21:18Interception
PHIQ3 7:383-82:00Punt
CARQ3 5:385323:11Punt
PHIQ3 2:276802:19Touchdown
CARQ3 0:0811446:39Field goal
PHIQ4 8:298362:54Downs
CARQ4 5:35371:42Punt
PHIQ4 3:534271:15Touchdown
CARQ4 2:384100:41Interception
PHIQ4 1:577331:57End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Eagles vs Panthers Head-to-Head

The Eagles and Panthers first met in 1996 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
9–5Eagles lead, 14 meetings since 1996
Postseason
1–0Panthers won in 2003
Largest Eagles win
38–102009
Largest Panthers win
33–71999

Since 2021

2–0 Eagles lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. E = Eagles win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Panthers at Eagles Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Eagles vs Panthers
EaglesStatPanthers
9-8Record5-12
26.1Points per game17.9
359.9Yards per game298.9
5.7Yards per play4.6
22.6Points allowed per game23.8
328.8Yards allowed per game305.9

Eagles vs Panthers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CAR −2.5Panthers failed to cover by 5.5
Total
46Under: 39 points scored (by 7)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Panthers24.318−6.3
Eagles21.821−0.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Philadelphia Eagles

Against the spread
2–3
Over/under
2–3
ATS as underdog
2–3
ATS on the road
2–1

Carolina Panthers

Against the spread
3–2
Over/under
1–4
ATS as favorite
2–1
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Eagles vs Panthers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Philadelphia. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Eagles vs Panthers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Eagles vs Panthers Week 5 game?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 21–18 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on October 10, 2021. See the Eagles' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Eagles vs Panthers?

The final score was Eagles 21, Panthers 18. The Panthers led 15–6 at halftime, and the second half went Eagles 15, Panthers 3.

What happened in the Eagles vs Panthers game?

Philadelphia erased a 15–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 15–3 after the break to win 21–18. The Eagles finished with a narrow 273–267 edge in total offense and averaged 4.5 yards per play. Jalen Hurts led all players with 22 of 37 passing for 198 yards, plus 9 carries for 30 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Panthers committed 3 turnovers, the Eagles 2.

What was the game-winning score in Eagles vs Panthers?

Jalen Hurts' 6-yard touchdown run with 2:38 left in the fourth quarter gave the Eagles a 21–18 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Eagles vs Panthers?

Jalen Hurts led the game with 22.9 PPR fantasy points, the QB7 of Week 5, on 22 of 37 passing for 198 yards, plus 9 carries for 30 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Chuba Hubbard was next with 18.4 (RB17). See Jalen Hurts's 2021 game log.

Who led Eagles vs Panthers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jalen Hurts (PHI) led all passers with 22 of 37 for 198 yards and an interception. Chuba Hubbard (CAR) led in rushing with 24 carries for 101 yards. DeVonta Smith (PHI) led in receiving with 7 catches for 77 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jalen Hurts score against the Panthers?

Jalen Hurts scored 22.9 fantasy points against the Panthers in Week 5 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 22 of 37 passing for 198 yards, plus 9 carries for 30 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 41% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Eagles vs Panthers?

Quez Watkins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 7.8 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+2.7). Sam Darnold fell furthest short, with 9.1 points on 17.6 xFP (−8.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Eagles come back to beat the Panthers?

The Eagles' chances of winning fell as low as 4% in the fourth quarter. Jalen Hurts' 6-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jalen Hurts' 6-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Eagles vs Panthers record?

The Eagles lead the all-time series 9–5 across 14 meetings since 1996, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Eagles and Panthers last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on October 21, 2018, when the Panthers beat the Eagles 21–17.

Have the Eagles and Panthers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2003 playoffs. The Eagles are 0–1 against the Panthers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Eagles vs Panthers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Panthers −2.5, making the Carolina Panthers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 24.3 points for the Panthers and 21.8 for the Eagles.

Did Eagles vs Panthers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 39 points, 7 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Eagles vs Panthers?

The Eagles covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Panthers −2.5. The final margin was 3 points.