NFL Week 6 scores: Panthers stun Hurts-less Eagles, Steelers win in overtime
Carolina beat Philadelphia 25-14 with Jalen Hurts sidelined, Houston edged Jacksonville 34-31 and Arizona beat the Rams by two.
At a glance
- The Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14; Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out after a superficial blood clot was found in his leg.
- Pittsburgh beat Tampa Bay 26-19 in overtime and Houston edged Jacksonville 34-31.
- Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13 on Sunday night; Arizona beat the Los Angeles Rams 18-16.
- Washington visit San Francisco on Monday night to close Week 6.
Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season delivered a big upset in Carolina, two overtime finishes and a string of one-score games. Here is everything from Sunday, October 18, and what comes next.
Panthers take advantage of Hurts' absence
The biggest shock came as the Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14. Philadelphia were without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was ruled out after a superficial blood clot was found in his leg. Backup Tanner McKee, who had appeared in only six NFL games, started in his place, and the Eagles' offence struggled without its leader. The team has not said whether Hurts will miss more time; blood clots are treated cautiously because of the risk of complications.
Sunday's results
| Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 25-14 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Houston Texans | 34-31 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| New Orleans Saints | 34-27 | New York Giants |
| Chicago Bears | 31-23 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 26-19 (OT) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| New England Patriots | 26-19 | New York Jets |
| Tennessee Titans | 26-20 | Indianapolis Colts |
| Cleveland Browns | 13-10 | Baltimore Ravens |
| Arizona Cardinals | 18-16 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Green Bay Packers | 23-13 | Dallas Cowboys |
On Thursday night, the Denver Broncos opened the week with a 17-14 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks.
The other talking points
- Shootout in Houston: the Texans edged the Jaguars 34-31 in the highest-scoring game of the day, a big win in the AFC South.
- Overtime in Pittsburgh: the Steelers needed an extra period to get past Tampa Bay 26-19.
- Defence in Cleveland: the Browns won a low-scoring division battle with the Ravens 13-10.
- Rams slip: Arizona's 18-16 win left the Los Angeles Rams with a losing record.
- Sunday night: Green Bay controlled Dallas to win 23-13 in prime time.
Byes and Monday night
The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings had byes. Week 6 ends on Monday night, when the Washington Commanders visit the San Francisco 49ers.
Week 7 at a glance
| Day | Game |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 22 | New England Patriots v Chicago Bears |
| Sunday, Oct 25 (early kick-off) | Pittsburgh Steelers v New Orleans Saints |
| Sunday, Oct 25 | Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions; Kansas City Chiefs v Seattle Seahawks (night) |
| Monday, Oct 26 | Dallas Cowboys v Philadelphia Eagles |
The big question for Week 7 is whether Hurts will be fit for Philadelphia's Monday-night game against Dallas.
Questions people are asking
Why did Jalen Hurts miss Week 6?
The Eagles ruled their quarterback out after a superficial blood clot was found in his leg. Tanner McKee, who had played in only six NFL games, started against Carolina. It is not yet known whether Hurts will miss more games.
Who won Packers vs Cowboys in Week 6?
Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13 on Sunday night, October 18, 2026.
When does NFL Week 7 start?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the New England Patriots against the Chicago Bears.
