Eagles face Panthers without Jalen Hurts in Week 6 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 6 without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is sidelined with a superficial blood clot. Tanner McKee will start in Hurts' place as the Eagles look to snap a three-game losing streak. Philadelphia is also dealing with potential disruptions from a recent trip to London, as well as leadership challenges following roster changes. The Panthers, who are coming off a bye week, provide a fresh challenge for the struggling Eagles, who are eager for a turnaround. Coach Nick Sirianni faces pressure to maintain team morale and focus in this critical matchup.
- •Jalen Hurts out with a superficial blood clot
- •Tanner McKee expected to start at quarterback
- •Eagles lost three straight games prior to this matchup
- •Panthers enter with extra rest after a bye week
- •Nick Sirianni tasked with stabilizing the locker room
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles need more than Tanner McKee to end skid against Panthers
"Jalen Hurts' absence headlines the story, but the Eagles face other challenges beyond the X's and O's against the Panthers in Week 6.
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