Carolina concede 5.16 yards a carry, the worst run defence in the NFL. Green Bay average 2.91, the worst run game in it. Our Panthers vs Packers prediction opens Week 8 in the early hours.
The Green Bay Packers are 4-3 and have taken 65 penalties, more than any team in the league. The Carolina Panthers are 3-3.
Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
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Panthers vs Packers: our editor’s props
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Panthers vs Packers: 2026 form so far
Two teams heading opposite ways on the ground. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defence has allowed.
Panthers attack against the Packers defence
| Per game | Panthers offence | Packers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 276.0 | 208.0 |
| Rushing yards | 105.3 | 115.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Passer rating | 92.9 | 79.9 |
| Touchdowns | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Third-down conversion | 41.0% | 44.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 65.2% | 68.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Packers attack against the Panthers defence
| Per game | Packers offence | Panthers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 268.6 | 195.7 |
| Rushing yards | 59.9 | 153.2 |
| Yards per carry | 2.9 | 5.2 |
| Passer rating | 90.3 | 83.9 |
| Touchdowns | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.2% | 44.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 46.2% | 76.5% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.0 | 1.7 |
Green Bay have run for 419 yards at 2.91 a carry. Carolina concede 5.16. One of those has to move.
Panthers vs Packers quarterback matchup
Jordan Love has 13 touchdown passes to five interceptions at 90.3. Bryce Young has 12 and four at 92.9, but threw two interceptions last week.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | Bryce Young | 14/27, 163 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, 51.9 rtg | 135/228, 1712 yds, 12 TD, 4 INT, 92.9 rtg (6 games) |
| Kenny Pickett | 3/4, 47 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 113.5 rtg | 3/5, 47 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 91.3 rtg (3 games) | |
| Packers | Jordan Love | 27/45, 274 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, 83.0 rtg | 162/271, 1958 yds, 13 TD, 5 INT, 90.3 rtg (7 games) |
Panthers vs Packers injury report and team news
Carolina concede 5.16 yards a carry, the highest figure in the NFL.
Green Bay average 2.91 a carry, the lowest in the league, and have taken 65 penalties.
Carolina have conceded 919 rushing yards in six games.
Carolina PanthersGreen Bay PackersThe worst run defence in football, and the worst run game
Carolina give up 5.16 a carry and let opponents finish 76.5% of red-zone trips.
Green Bay are the one team unable to punish it: 419 rushing yards at 2.91 is the lowest average in the NFL by a clear margin.
So it comes down to the air, where Green Bay have 1,880 passing yards and Carolina allow an 83.9 opponent rating.
Players to watch
- Jordan Love (GB, QB): 1,958 passing yards and 13 touchdowns in seven games.
- Christian Watson (GB, WR): A primary target in an offence with no ground game.
- Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 1,712 passing yards and 12 touchdowns at 92.9.
- Tetairoa McMillan (CAR, WR): The first read in a passing game worth 1,656 yards.
How to watch Panthers vs Packers
Kickoff is 12.15am GMT in the early hours of Friday 30 October at Lambeau Field, which is 8:15 PM ET on the Thursday. This is not one of Channel 5 or 5ACTION’s free-to-air picks this week. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Panthers vs Packers |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12.15am GMT Fri 30 Oct / 8:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Panthers vs Packers prediction and score projection
Our Panthers vs Packers prediction is Green Bay by 27-20. The Packers cannot run, but they do not need to.
The live spread and our projected margin both update on this page through the week.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (BST) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | You are here |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 7:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 10:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 10:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Mon 2:20 AM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Tue 2:15 AM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Panthers vs Packers FAQ
12.15am GMT in the early hours of Friday 30 October at Lambeau Field, which is 8:15 PM ET on the Thursday.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Carolina, conceding 5.16 yards a carry.
Four hundred and nineteen yards at 2.91 a carry, the lowest in the league.
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