Carolina
Panthers
5-1
59
FINAL
38
Green Bay
Packers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane shootout, the Carolina Panthers triumphed over the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 59-38. With playoff implications on the line in Week 8 of the 2026 season, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their standing in the league.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Haynes King, who threw for an impressive 408 yards and five touchdowns, while also contributing 78 rushing yards. His connection with wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was particularly lethal; Brazzell racked up 180 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Together, they formed a dynamic duo that left the Packers' secondary scrambling for answers.
While the Panthers' offense stole the spotlight, their defense played a crucial role in the outcome as well. Eric Stokes made a significant impact with two interceptions, including a pivotal pick that shifted momentum in the Panthers’ favor late in the second quarter. Although Micah Parsons recorded 2.5 sacks for the Packers, it wasn't enough to contain the relentless Carolina attack, ultimately sealing the game with a dominant defensive performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 408 | 5 | 3 | 105.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 39 | 18 | 46% | 303 | 3 | 4 | 58.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 75 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 151 | 21.6 | 50 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 55 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 14 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Lloyd | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Niemann | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 51 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |

