Panthers at Packers
Green Bay Packers 31, Carolina Panthers 7 ยท ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐27 2.0
Final Score
Panthers 7 1 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 1 XP
Packers 31 4 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XPBryce Young 184 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 93 yds rushingChristian Watson 79 yds receivingEdgerrin Cooper 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 151 ยท 251Passing yards 150 ยท 152Rushing yards 1 ยท 99Completions 13/22 ยท 12/17Yards per carry 0.2 ยท 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 35d ago
The Green Bay Packers secured a commanding 31-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 of the 2026 season, showcasing their dominance as they push for playoff positioning. The stakes were high for both teams, but the Packers made a statement with this decisive win at home.
Jordan Love led the charge for Green Bay, throwing for three touchdowns and establishing a strong rhythm in the passing game. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added to the offensive fireworks with a solid 93 rushing yards, while Christian Watson was the top target, racking up 79 receiving yards. In contrast, Bryce Young struggled to find his footing, managing only 184 passing yards without a touchdown.
Defensively, the Packers were relentless, with Micah Parsons recording two sacks and Edgerrin Cooper making a game-changing impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Cooper's pick set up a quick touchdown, giving the Packers a comfortable lead that the Panthers could never overcome. Green Bay's defense not only stifled the Panthers' offense but also created crucial opportunities that paved the way for this lopsided victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 13/22 | 59% | 184 | 1 | 3 | 61.7 |
| Packers | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 12/17 | 71% | 159 | 3 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 16 | 93 | 5.8 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan LoveQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 62 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 31 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Packers | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 22 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amani HookerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Packers | |||||
| Edgerrin CooperMIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van NessLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon HillSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon HargraveDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Packers | |||
| Trey SmackK | 1/1 | 4 | 48 |