Carolina concede 5.16 yards a carry, the worst run defense in the NFL. Green Bay average 2.91, the worst run offense in it. Our Panthers vs Packers prediction opens Week 8 with that contradiction.
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 and have conceded 919 rushing yards.
Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
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Panthers vs Packers: 2026 form so far
Two teams going in opposite directions on the ground. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defense has actually allowed.
Panthers attack against the Packers defense
| Per game | Panthers offense | 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 defense
| Per game | Packers offense | 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 numbers 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 at 51.9.
| 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 — also the most.
Carolina have conceded 919 rushing yards in six games.
Carolina PanthersGreen Bay PackersThe worst run defense in football, and the worst run game
Carolina give up 5.16 yards a carry, the highest figure in the NFL, and let opponents finish 76.5% of red-zone trips.
Green Bay are the one team unable to punish it. Four hundred and nineteen rushing yards at 2.91 a carry is the lowest average in the NFL by a clear margin.
So this comes down to the air, where Green Bay have 1,880 passing yards and Carolina allow an 83.9 opponent rating — a good deal more respectable than the run figure.
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 offense 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 8:15 PM ET on Thursday, October 29 at Lambeau Field, which is 7:15 PM CT and 5:15 PM PT. Prime Video has the exclusive broadcast.
| Detail | Panthers vs Packers |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT |
| Venue | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| TV | Prime Video |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Prime Video |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Panthers vs Packers prediction and score projection
Green Bay win 27-20. The Packers cannot run, but they do not need to: Carolina’s defense has been the more forgiving of the two all season.
The live spread and our projected margin both update on this page through the week.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | You are here |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
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Panthers vs Packers FAQ
Green Bay. Our Signal model has the Packers favored and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page. Green Bay are 4-3 at home; Carolina are 3-3 at -7.
8:15 PM ET on Thursday, October 29 at Lambeau Field, which is 7:15 PM CT and 5:15 PM PT.
Carolina, conceding 5.16 yards a carry — the highest figure in the NFL.
Four hundred and nineteen yards at 2.91 a carry, the lowest average in the league.
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