Carolina
Panthers
3-3
42
FINAL
20
Green Bay
Packers
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Carolina Panthers topped the Green Bay Packers 42-20 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Packers struggling to keep pace throughout the game.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating poise in the pocket. Chuba Hubbard complemented Young's aerial assault with 81 rushing yards, effectively anchoring the ground game. On the other side, Jordan Love put up impressive stats with 302 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Carolina made key plays that swung momentum their way, highlighted by an interception from Devin Lloyd. The Panthers' defensive line, spearheaded by Moro Ojomo, put pressure on Love, contributing to a challenging environment for the Green Bay offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when Carolina scored back-to-back touchdowns, allowing them to take control and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 302 | 3 | 3 | 96.1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 264 | 3 | 0 | 136.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 81 | 5.8 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 33 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| John Michael Gyllenborg | TE | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 62 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 75 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 14 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |