Look how Green Bay builds a 10-point halftime lead, extends its advantage in the third quarter and holds off Carolina's late comeback to secure a victory.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Lambeau Field. Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, Josh Jacobs scored twice, and Green Bay used a strong second-quarter performance to take control before holding off Carolina's fourth-quarter comeback attempt.
Carolina opened the scoring with a 39-yard field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald, giving the Panthers a 3-0 lead. Green Bay took the lead after a 12-yard touchdown pass from Love to Tucker Kraft. The extra-point attempt by Trey Smack hit the left upright and was unsuccessful, leaving the Packers ahead 6-3.
The Panthers moved back in front early in the second quarter when Chuba Hubbard scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown. Fitzgerald converted the extra point, putting Carolina ahead 10-6.
Jacobs put the Packers ahead through a one-yard rushing touchdown by Jacobs. Smack converted the extra point, giving the Packers a 13-10 lead. Love then connected with Matthew Golden for a 24-yard touchdown, extending Green Bay's advantage to 20-10 before halftime.
The Packers added to their lead in the third quarter. Love found Jacobs for a four-yard touchdown reception, completing Jacobs' second scoring play of the night. Smack converted the extra point, putting Green Bay ahead 27-10.
Carolina added points on a 50-yard field goal from Fitzgerald, reducing the deficit to 27-13. The Packers carried that 14-point advantage into the fourth quarter.
The Packers had an opportunity to extend their advantage early in the fourth quarter, but Love's pass intended for Golden was intercepted by Carolina defensive back Zakee Wheatley in the end zone. The turnover prevented Green Bay from adding to its lead and gave the Panthers another opportunity to respond.
Carolina eventually capitalized on its next scoring opportunity. Young connected with Jalen Coker for a 26-yard touchdown on fourth-and-3 with 5:37 remaining. The Panthers attempted a two-point conversion, but Young's pass was incomplete. The score stood at 27-19.
Green Bay's defense then made another important stop. Carolina reached a fourth-and-5 situation near midfield, but Young's pass intended for McMillian fell incomplete, giving possession back to the Packers with 2:41 remaining.
Green Bay moved the chains on its ensuing possession before eventually punting with 29 seconds left. Carolina received one final opportunity from its own 20-yard line with 22 seconds remaining and no timeouts. Dani Dennis-Sutton sacked Young on the opening play. After Young spiked the ball to stop the clock, Carolina attempted a lateral on third-and-14, but Brenton Cox Jr. recovered the resulting fumble to end the game.
Love finished with 288 passing yards, three touchdown passes and one interception. His touchdown passes went to Kraft, Golden and Jacobs. Jacobs scored both a rushing and receiving touchdown, while Golden recorded seven receptions for 79 yards and Kraft finished with six catches for 53 yards.
For Carolina, Young threw for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Hubbard contributed 81 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Coker caught the Panthers' only passing touchdown.
Green Bay's defense recorded six sacks and forced two turnovers, helping the Packers withstand Carolina's late comeback attempt. The victory improved Green Bay's record to 5-3, while Carolina fell to 3-4.
Final Score: Green Bay Packers 27, Carolina Panthers 19.