Eagles struggle with third-quarter performance in loss to Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a 25-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. The team has only managed six third-quarter points through six games. Each second-half opening drive has ended in a three-and-out, complicating efforts to establish momentum. Quarterback Tanner McKee, in his first start of the season, threw for 215 yards but faced challenges as the running game faltered with just 35 yards. Head coach Nick Sirianni plans to address these issues as the Eagles prepare for their next game against Dallas.
- •Eagles score only six points in third quarters this season.
- •McKee throws for 215 yards in loss to Panthers.
- •Eagles finish with 222 total yards and eight punts.
- •Team enters next game against Dallas with a four-game losing streak.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Six games, six points: Eagles’ third-quarter failures persist
"Philadelphia has six third-quarter points through six games and has opened every second half with a three-and-out
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