Panthers at Packers
Green Bay Packers 34, Carolina Panthers 6 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Panthers 6 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Packers 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPJordan Love 274 yds passingChuba Hubbard 50 yds rushingMatthew Golden 166 yds receivingZaire Franklin 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 129 · 289Passing yards 65 · 267Rushing yards 64 · 22Completions 7/11 · 15/19Yards per carry 7.1 · 2.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
The Green Bay Packers decisively defeated the Carolina Panthers 34-6 in a Week 8 matchup that solidified the Packers’ position in the playoff race. With this win, Green Bay showcased their dominance, leaving the Panthers struggling to find their footing as the season progresses.
Leading the charge for the Packers was quarterback Jordan Love, who delivered an impressive performance with 274 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Matthew Golden emerged as his favorite target, racking up 166 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard managed to lead the Panthers in rushing but could not match the offensive firepower of Green Bay.
On the defensive side, the Packers were relentless, with Zaire Franklin making a significant impact by recording two interceptions that shifted momentum in Green Bay’s favor. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Franklin's second pick set up a touchdown, extending the Packers' lead to 20-6 and effectively putting the game out of reach for the struggling Panthers. Green Bay's defense not only stifled Carolina's offense but also created crucial turnovers that sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 7/11 | 64% | 65 | 1 | 3 | 70.4 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 14/19 | 74% | 274 | 3 | 0 | 155.1 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 31 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 4 | 166 | 41.5 | 93 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 16 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby OkerekeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan OladapoSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 2/2 | 4 | 28 |