Carolina
Panthers
3-3
45
FINAL
28
Green Bay
Packers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive prowess, the Carolina Panthers topped the Green Bay Packers 45-28 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Panthers who seized the moment and emerged victorious on the road.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and contributing to a formidable 45-point outing. Chuba Hubbard was a force on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards, while the passing game was well-rounded with key contributions from the receiving corps. Despite a strong effort from Green Bay’s Jordan Love, who threw for an impressive 393 yards, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Panthers’ explosive offense.
Defensively, Carolina made crucial plays that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. Chuck Clark's two interceptions stifled any momentum the Packers tried to build, highlighting the Panthers' ability to capitalize on mistakes. The game turned decisively in the second half when Clark's second pick led to a touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for Carolina as they continued their push for a playoff berth.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 393 | 2 | 3 | 86.9 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 257 | 3 | 1 | 136.3 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 17 | 116 | 6.8 | 22 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 17 | 1.5 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 46 | 1 | 73 | 1 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 7 | 143 | 20.4 | 77 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 25 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 42 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

