Carolina
Panthers
6-0
38
FINAL
6
Green Bay
Packers
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Carolina Panthers topped the Green Bay Packers 38-6 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Panthers solidify their position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Packers struggle to find their footing as the season progresses.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 356 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Mike Evans was his favorite target, racking up 138 receiving yards, consistently finding seams in the Packers' secondary. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren led Green Bay’s ground game but could only muster 55 rushing yards, highlighting the struggles of the Packers' offense.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Odafe Oweh leading the charge with three total tackles and one sack, while Jessie Bates III made a significant impact with two interceptions. Carolina's defense completely stifled the Packers, forcing turnovers and limiting their offensive production. The turning point came early in the second half when Bates' second interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively sealing Green Bay's fate in this lopsided contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 17 | 356 | 5 | 1 | 136.4 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 22 | 8 | 99 | 0 | 3 | 11.5 |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 16 | 43 | 2.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |

