Carolina
Panthers
4-2
35
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 38-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. With both teams aiming to secure vital standings in the league, the stakes couldn't have been higher as the season approaches its halfway point.
Carolina’s Bryce Young put on a dazzling display, racking up an impressive 544 passing yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. On the other side, Kaleb Johnson of the Packers was a force on the ground, accumulating 151 rushing yards, which helped balance the attack and keep the Panthers' defense guessing. Even with standout performances from Young and receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who tallied 279 receiving yards, it wasn't enough to outpace the Packers.
Defensively, the game was marked by key plays that shifted momentum. Although the Panthers made significant contributions with players like Nick Scott and Derrick Brown, the turning point came when Tre'von Moehrig intercepted a crucial pass, helping the Packers maintain their slim lead in the final minutes. Despite numerous offensive fireworks, it was Green Bay's strategic defensive stops that ultimately secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 41 | 20 | 544 | 5 | 2 | 114.0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 12 | 252 | 3 | 2 | 87.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 14 | 151 | 10.8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 279 | 46.5 | 4 | 83 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |

