Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers Prediction: Road win expected for Packers

The Green Bay Packers are set to face the Carolina Panthers in NFL action at Bank of America Stadium this Sunday. The Green Bay Packers currently hold a 6-8 overall record this season and are coming off a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their last game. On the other hand, the Carolina Panthers secured their second victory in 14 attempts against the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. Let's delve into comprehensive previews and provide a prediction for this upcoming matchup.

The Carolina Panthers began the season with six consecutive losses before securing a victory over the Houston Texans. Subsequently, they experienced another six-game losing streak before breaking it with a win against the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. Throughout the season, the Panthers have been averaging just 14.7 points per game, totaling 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions, with an average of 164.9 passing yards per game.

In their recent matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the Panthers relied on three field goals to clinch a hard-fought 9-7 victory. Bryce Young threw for 167 yards on 18-of-24 passing, while Chubba Hubbard contributed 22 carries for 87 yards on the ground. Adam Thielen led the receiving game with four receptions for 43 yards.

The Green Bay Packers faced a challenging start to the year, standing at 3-6 after nine games. The victories during that period came against the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and Los Angeles Rams. Since then, they've experienced a 3-2 run with losses to the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Packers have been averaging 21.4 points per game while allowing 21.5 points per game on the defensive end.

In their most recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Packers conceded 10 points in the second half and an additional 14 in the third quarter, resulting in a 34-20 outcome. Quarterback Jordan Love concluded the game with 284 yards and two touchdowns, and Aaron Jones led the rushing attack with 53 yards. Dontayvion Wicks topped the receiving chart for the Green Bay Packers, amassing 97 yards on six receptions.

I'll likely stick with the Green Bay Packers in this matchup. In their recent loss, the Packers struggled on both sides of the ball, managing only 321 total yards (261 passing) and 18 first downs. Notably, they have scored 22 points or fewer in all but one loss this year, with 24 in the exception. Therefore, an early push on the scoreboard would be a positive sign for Green Bay. On the defensive side, the Carolina Panthers deserve credit for a solid performance against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing only 12 first downs and 204 total yards (152 passing) in their second win of the season. However, it's worth noting that the Panthers haven't scored more than 18 points in any of their last eight games. Considering this, it seems unlikely that they'll have the firepower to keep up if the Green Bay Packers manage to score multiple times.