C.J. Gardner-Johnson faced a challenging game against the Carolina Panthers, exiting early due to a head injury evaluation. Despite the scare, he returned to make a pivotal interception that helped the Eagles take a halftime lead.

Later in the game, Gardner-Johnson suffered another incident but showed resilience by returning once more. His teammates, including linebacker Nakobe Dean, praised his toughness and energy, emphasizing his crucial role in the Eagles' defense, which ranks first in the NFL.