Weekly Stat Review: Post Week 6 edition

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 18: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 18, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 25-14. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Weekly Stat Review! The Carolina Panthers came out of the bye week swinging and took down the Philadelphia Eagles in a game where they looked like the better team for most of the contest.

The Eagles still have good players, so don't expect to be blown away, but the numbers coming out of Sunday's matchup are encouraging.

OffenseExplosive Play Rate

Percentage of plays that qualify as an explosive play. Explosive plays being a carry of 10 or more yards or a pass attempt gaining 20 or more yards.

Week 6 vs. PHI: 9.6%

2026 average: 10.7% (8th in NFL)

2025: 8.8% (23rd in NFL)

Pressure Rate Allowed

Percentage of dropbacks with a pressure or sack allowed

Week 6 vs. PHI: 9.3%

2026 average: League ranking will be updated when available.

2025: 30.9%

3rd Down Conversion Rate

Rate of 3rd downs that converted to 1st downs.

Week 6 vs. PHI: 41.2%

2026 average: 38.8% (20th in NFL)

2025: 36.5% (25th in NFL)

DefenseZone Coverage Rate

Percentage of coverage snaps spent in a zone defense.

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2026 average:81% (7th in NFL)

2025: 78% zone coverage

Pressure Rate

Percentage of pass rush opportunities that resulted in a sack or pressure.

Week 6 vs. PHI: 20.8%

2026 average: 13.9% (25th in NFL)

2025: 10.1% (31st in NFL)

3rd Down Stop Rate

Rate of 3rd downs allowed to be converted into 1st downs.

Week 6 vs. PHI: 40.0%

2026 average: 42.0% (18th in NFL)

2025: 48.1% (32nd in NFL)