Carolina
Panthers
0-6
31
FINAL
41
Green Bay
Packers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Green Bay Packers topped the Carolina Panthers 41-31 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The victory not only bolsters the Packers' playoff aspirations but also showcases their resilience against a formidable Panthers squad.
Offensively, Jordan Love was sensational for the Packers, tossing four touchdown passes to lead his team. Meanwhile, Bryce Young kept the Panthers competitive with 274 passing yards and a standout performance from Chuba Hubbard, who racked up 179 rushing yards. Christian McCaffrey also shined, dominating the receiving game with 208 yards, proving to be a key target for Love.
Defensively, the Packers made critical stops, highlighted by Evan Williams, who recorded six total tackles, and Isaiah McDuffie, who snagged an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The turning point came when McDuffie's pick set up a quick scoring drive, allowing Green Bay to stretch their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Packers' defense, while not perfect, delivered when it mattered most, sealing the game against a relentless Panthers offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 274 | 1 | 2 | 89.1 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 264 | 4 | 0 | 140.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 179 | 12.8 | 15 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 134 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 67 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 28 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Williams | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty'Ron Hopper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

