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Officially, based on the pregame spread, it is the largest upset loss in the NFL in roughly two years. For the Packers themselves, it is tied for the worst Green Bay defeat since the NFL actually became a thing in the public consciousness. The Packers, as an organization, simply do not usually lose games like this. It's not who they are.
The rise of Carolina's stud rookie wide receiver continues. Tetairoa McMillan followed his 99-yard game against the Bills with another strong outing against the Packers, considering the circumstances. With the winds blowing hard, McMillan wound up catching four of six targets for a team-high 46 receiving yards.
Here’s what the Panthers head coach said about Rico Dowdle’s penalty, Mike Jackson’s dropped INT, Bryce Young’s imperfect day — and the win.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft reportedly has been diagnosed with a torn ACL to end his season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig had an interception on a pass that Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love left short of his receiver as he was being buried by Brown. Carolina followed the takeaway with a touchdown drive for a 13-6 lead in the third quarter.
Starting in his first game since Sept. 14, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy tossed 143 yards and two touchdowns, while running for another. Lions quarterback Jared Goff had 284 passing yards and two scores.
Green Bay Packers starting linebacker Quay Walker was held out of practice this week with a calf injury, but he will play vs. the Carolina Panthers.
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Packers’ Matt LaFleur leaves no doubt about what he thinks of Panthers QB Bryce Young
The Green Bay Packers will be facing the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field this Sunday, with the visiting team going back to Bryce Young as their starting quarterback.