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Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers

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Carolina Panthers · Green Bay Packers

Data: ESPN · observed Source

Matchup details observed .

Final score

Carolina Panthers 19 — Green Bay Packers 27

Box-score leaders · plays of the day

  • Jordan Love · GB: Passing Yards: 30/41, 288 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT · game
  • Josh Jacobs · GB: Rushing Yards: 21 CAR, 39 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Christian Watson · GB: Receiving Yards: 8 REC, 113 YDS · game
  • Brenton Cox Jr. · GB: Sacks: 1 · game
  • Isaiah McDuffie · GB: Tackles: 10 · game
  • Bryce Young · CAR: Passing Yards: 23/41, 209 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT · game
  • Chuba Hubbard · CAR: Rushing Yards: 22 CAR, 81 YDS, 1 TD · game
  • Tetairoa McMillan · CAR: Receiving Yards: 6 REC, 58 YDS · game
  • Marco Wilson · CAR: Tackles: 8 · game

Source

Fantasy outlook · Week 8

PPR projections · observed . Rankings and other scoring formats.

Jordan Love

GB · QB · Rank 10 · Tier 2

17.9 PPR points · floor 13.7 · ceiling 22.1

Why: Jordan Love

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Carolina Panthers allow 16.1 QB fantasy points a game (2% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
7274527421000
62341276114121
5253136720160
42230197214-80

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Bryce Young

CAR · QB · Rank 24 · Tier 4

12.7 PPR points · floor 4.7 · ceiling 20.7

Why: Bryce Young

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Green Bay Packers allow 13 QB fantasy points a game (10.1% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
7142716312191
6203928120363
4294132920330
3264829111000

Tyrod Taylor

GB · QB · Rank 30 · Tier 5

11.1 PPR points

Why: Tyrod Taylor

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Carolina Panthers allow 16.1 QB fantasy points a game (2% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
5000002-20

Kenny Pickett

CAR · QB · Rank 41 · Tier 7

7.7 PPR points · floor 5.9 · ceiling 9.5

Why: Kenny Pickett

Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the QB average · Green Bay Packers allow 13 QB fantasy points a game (10.1% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · QB
WeekCompAttPass ydsPass TDINTRushRush ydsRed-zone touches
73447001150
2000001-40
1010001240

Chuba Hubbard

CAR · RB · Rank 10 · Tier 2

13.1 PPR points · floor 6.9 · ceiling 19.3

Why: Chuba Hubbard

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Green Bay Packers allow 25.5 RB fantasy points a game (2.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
7733054270
62812012115
42012222173
31982044280

Josh Jacobs

GB · RB · Rank 19 · Tier 3

11.2 PPR points

Why: Josh Jacobs

Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Carolina Panthers allow 28.7 RB fantasy points a game (9.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
71136075553

Anthony Tyus III

CAR · RB · Rank 26 · Tier 4

9.5 PPR points · floor 4.6 · ceiling 14.4

Why: Anthony Tyus III

Last 3 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Green Bay Packers allow 25.5 RB fantasy points a game (2.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 3 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
732310001
40000000
30000000

Pierre Strong

GB · RB · Rank 31 · Tier 4

9.1 PPR points · floor 3.7 · ceiling 14.5

Why: Pierre Strong

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Carolina Panthers allow 28.7 RB fantasy points a game (9.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
61128065395
557043111

MarShawn Lloyd

GB · RB · Rank 41 · Tier 5

7.8 PPR points · floor 2.1 · ceiling 13.5

Why: MarShawn Lloyd

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Carolina Panthers allow 28.7 RB fantasy points a game (9.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
7620022151
681001001
5103122162
4713055364

Trevor Etienne

CAR · RB · Rank 58 · Tier 6

5.4 PPR points · floor 2.1 · ceiling 8.7

Why: Trevor Etienne

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Green Bay Packers allow 25.5 RB fantasy points a game (2.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
768022171
61-100000

AJ Dillon

CAR · RB · Rank 75 · Tier 6

3.9 PPR points · floor 2.5 · ceiling 5.3

Why: AJ Dillon

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Green Bay Packers allow 25.5 RB fantasy points a game (2.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
45201151
3416011-20
23-300000
152800000

Kaleb Johnson

GB · RB · Rank 78 · Tier 6

3.8 PPR points · floor 2.2 · ceiling 5.4

Why: Kaleb Johnson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Carolina Panthers allow 28.7 RB fantasy points a game (9.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
61-200000
572600000
484200002
346031100

Chris Brooks

GB · RB · Rank 99 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Chris Brooks

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Carolina Panthers allow 28.7 RB fantasy points a game (9.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
443001152
30001140
2411021153
172901001

Jonathon Brooks

CAR · RB · Rank 115 · Tier 8

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Jonathon Brooks

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the RB average · Green Bay Packers allow 25.5 RB fantasy points a game (2.8% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · RB
WeekRushRush ydsRush TDTargetsRecRec ydsRed-zone touches
2516011-54
1414021480

Tetairoa McMillan

CAR · WR · Rank 16 · Tier 3

12.5 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 28.3

Why: Tetairoa McMillan

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7644003520.7%0
69686010325.7%0
41614192215241%1
3521704411.9%0

Matthew Golden

GB · WR · Rank 18 · Tier 3

11.9 PPR points · floor 6.8 · ceiling 17

Why: Matthew Golden

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
712639016528.6%1
6136104120332.5%2
576123010922.6%2
4732118923.3%1

Christian Watson

GB · WR · Rank 25 · Tier 4

10.2 PPR points · floor 0.2 · ceiling 20.2

Why: Christian Watson

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
78557010119%0
68364014520%0
586143217925.8%0
4334702310%1

Jalen Coker

CAR · WR · Rank 37 · Tier 5

8.3 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 21.8

Why: Jalen Coker

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
741905613.8%0
613697014837.1%0
342180809.5%0
2986604828.1%3

Savion Williams

GB · WR · Rank 52 · Tier 5

7 PPR points · floor 7 · ceiling 7

Why: Savion Williams

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
733470357.1%0
644320810%1

John Metchie III

CAR · WR · Rank 67 · Tier 6

6 PPR points · floor 2.1 · ceiling 9.9

Why: John Metchie III

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7422002113.8%0
632240288.6%0
4533704212.8%0
3521913911.9%1

Brycen Tremayne

CAR · WR · Rank 102 · Tier 7

4.1 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 9.5

Why: Brycen Tremayne

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7100033.4%0
6000000%0
432320377.7%0
36483010814.3%0

Coleman Owen

GB · WR · Rank 112 · Tier 7

3.8 PPR points · floor 3.8 · ceiling 3.8

Why: Coleman Owen

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7000000%0
6000000%0

Bo Melton

GB · WR · Rank 122 · Tier 7

3.3 PPR points · floor 1.6 · ceiling 5

Why: Bo Melton

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
72140464.8%0
6000000%0
5432001112.9%0
41000263.3%0

David Moore

CAR · WR · Rank 135 · Tier 8

2.7 PPR points · floor 0.2 · ceiling 5.2

Why: David Moore

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
71000143.4%0
611270-12.9%0
4000000%0
32000594.8%0

J. Michael Sturdivant

GB · WR · Rank 150 · Tier 8

1.2 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 3.2

Why: J. Michael Sturdivant

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7000000%0
6000000%0
5000000%0
41000553.3%0

Ja'Seem Reed

CAR · WR · Rank 169 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Not on active roster

Why: Ja'Seem Reed

Not on active roster · projection zero · Last 1 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 1 observed week · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
41000122.6%0

Jayden Reed

GB · WR · Rank 176 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Jayden Reed

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
21140-53.4%0
1732005017.5%0

Skyy Moore

GB · WR · Rank 205 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Skyy Moore

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Carolina Panthers allow 27.5 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
5110003.2%1
421-20-76.7%0
3733102313.7%1
232604310.3%0

Xavier Legette

CAR · WR · Rank 213 · Tier 9

0 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 0

Injured reserve

Why: Xavier Legette

Injured reserve · projection zero · Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the WR average · Green Bay Packers allow 35.7 WR fantasy points a game (6.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · WR
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
2426407712.5%0
12000205.9%0

Tucker Kraft

GB · TE · Rank 6 · Tier 3

10.2 PPR points · floor 5.3 · ceiling 15.1

Why: Tucker Kraft

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Carolina Panthers allow 13.3 TE fantasy points a game (7.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7644815014.3%1
6853703220%1
5556402616.1%1
476421323.3%3

Tommy Tremble

CAR · TE · Rank 27 · Tier 4

6.5 PPR points · floor 0.5 · ceiling 12.5

Why: Tommy Tremble

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Green Bay Packers allow 9 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
72180-16.9%0
6444623711.4%2
444120310.3%0
343410259.5%0

Darren Waller

CAR · TE · Rank 43 · Tier 5

5.2 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 10.6

Why: Darren Waller

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Green Bay Packers allow 9 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
721501456.9%0
62000435.7%0
4633605115.4%0
3855105619%0

Mark Redman

GB · TE · Rank 50 · Tier 5

4.3 PPR points · floor 0.6 · ceiling 8

Why: Mark Redman

Last 2 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Carolina Panthers allow 13.3 TE fantasy points a game (7.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 2 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
71000232.4%0
422290226.7%0

Jonnu Smith

GB · TE · Rank 51 · Tier 5

4.2 PPR points · floor 1.8 · ceiling 6.6

Why: Jonnu Smith

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Carolina Panthers allow 13.3 TE fantasy points a game (7.5% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
7119062.4%0
411190133.3%0
332160195.9%0
132500247.5%0

Mitchell Evans

CAR · TE · Rank 59 · Tier 6

3.6 PPR points · floor 1.4 · ceiling 5.8

Why: Mitchell Evans

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Green Bay Packers allow 9 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
722390186.9%0
6100012.9%0
4118082.6%0
333360177.1%0

Feleipe Franks

CAR · TE · Rank 86 · Tier 6

2 PPR points · floor 2 · ceiling 2

Why: Feleipe Franks

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the TE average · Green Bay Packers allow 9 TE fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · TE
WeekTargetsRecRec ydsRec TDAir ydsTarget shareRed-zone touches
6000000%0
4000000%0
3000000%0
2000000%0

Trey Smack

GB · K · Rank 21 · Tier 3

7.6 PPR points · floor 2.8 · ceiling 12.4

Why: Trey Smack

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Carolina Panthers allow 9.3 K fantasy points a game (7.1% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
7132
6332
5132
4112

Ryan Fitzgerald

CAR · K · Rank 26 · Tier 4

5.7 PPR points · floor 1.5 · ceiling 9.9

Why: Ryan Fitzgerald

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the K average · Green Bay Packers allow 4.9 K fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · K
WeekFG madeFG attXP made
7001
6221
4222
3440

GB defense / special teams

GB · DST · Rank 4 · Tier 2

9.8 PPR points · floor 2.6 · ceiling 17

Why: GB defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Carolina Panthers allow 7 DST fantasy points a game (12.3% above average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
72012
61312
5745
41432

CAR defense / special teams

CAR · DST · Rank 27 · Tier 5

1.5 PPR points · floor 0 · ceiling 10.2

Why: CAR defense / special teams

Last 4 games, weighted to recent; balanced with the DST average · Green Bay Packers allow 5.3 DST fantasy points a game (15% below average, adjusted for opponents faced)

Last 4 observed weeks · DST
WeekPts allowedSacksTakeaways
74300
61430
42610
32121

Weekly data: nflverse contributors · CC BY 4.0. Weekly statistics normalized and transformed into projections.

Injury impact

Carolina Panthers

Availability-impact index: 25.5

  • Corey Bullock (C) · Questionable · Quadriceps ·
  • Will Lee III (CB) · Questionable · Hamstring ·
  • Akayleb Evans (CB) · Injured Reserve · Triceps ·
  • Bobby Brown III (DT) · Out · Hand ·
  • Haynes King (QB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Ja'Tavion Sanders (TE) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • AJ Dillon (RB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Torricelli Simpkins III (G) · Out · Ankle ·
  • Damien Lewis (G) · Out · Knee ·
  • Jaelan Phillips (LB) · Out · Hamstring ·
  • Taylor Moton (OT) · Injured Reserve · Lower Leg ·

Green Bay Packers

Availability-impact index: 17

  • Christian Watson (WR) · Questionable · Ribs ·
  • Kaleb Johnson (RB) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Jonnu Smith (TE) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Sean Rhyan (G) · Out · Ankle ·
  • Travis Glover (OT) · Out · Knee ·
  • Donovan Jennings (G) · Out · Coach's Decision ·
  • Zaire Franklin (LB) · Out · Shin ·
  • Micah Parsons (DE) · Out · Knee - ACL ·

The availability-impact index weights listed players by position and reported starter status when available. It is a relative report-weighting index, not a medical assessment or a point-spread adjustment. An empty report does not confirm availability.

Coaching Room

Carolina Panthers

Head coach: Dave Canales · 2 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 7 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game2.1rank 3 of 327
Fourth-down conversion rate40 %rank 24 of 327
Red-zone trips per game3.6rank 12 of 327
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)61.9 %rank 5 of 327
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)38.2 %rank 28 of 327
Time of possession per game29.5 minrank 20 of 327
Turnovers per game1.4rank 13 of 327

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

Green Bay Packers

Head coach: Matt LaFleur · 7 seasons as a head coach · Coach source

Sample: 8 games · season 2026.

Observed team tendencies · 2026
MetricValueLeague rankGames
Fourth-down attempts per game1.9rank 7 of 328
Fourth-down conversion rate66.7 %rank 8 of 328
Red-zone trips per game3.6rank 11 of 328
Pass attempt share (pass attempts + rushes)64.7 %rank 1 of 328
Rush share (pass attempts + rushes)35.3 %rank 32 of 328
Time of possession per game28.7 minrank 27 of 328
Turnovers per game1.4rank 15 of 328

Statistics sources: Box score 1 · Box score 2 · Box score 3 · Box score 4 · Box score 5

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Method

Only observed fields are shown. Team box scores do not isolate red-zone touchdowns or offense-only points per drive; current injury reports and outdoor forecasts cover only supported leagues and venues. Projections start with three current-season games or a prior-season rating; early-season estimates are excluded from picks.

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