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Breaking down Philadelphia’s passing game and how the Panthers plan to stop it

It’s fitting for a team that plays in the “The City of Brotherly Love” to share the love on offense.

Fourteen different Philadelphia Eagles have caught a pass this season — compared with 10 Panthers. Through six games, 60.1 percent of the Eagles’ receptions belong to their tight ends, running backs and a backup quarterback.

In an offense like Philadelphia’s, everyone is a receiver — including occasionally Nick Foles.

“At the end of the day, they’re all wide receivers if they get the ball thrown to them,” Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson said. “They’re all good out the backfield.