Green Bay builds its advantage early
Jordan Love threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-19 at Lambeau Field in Week 8. Green Bay took control with a 14-point second quarter, turning a 6-3 advantage into a 20-10 halftime lead. The Packers extended that margin to 27-13 through three quarters. Carolina scored the only six points of the fourth but could not close the gap. The Packers improved to 5-3 after losing 20-17 to Detroit in Week 7. The Panthers fell to 3-4 with their second consecutive loss.
Love gets production across the receiving group
Love completed 30 of 41 passes with one interception. Christian Watson led Green Bay with eight catches for 113 yards on 10 targets, while Matthew Golden drew 13 targets and finished with seven receptions, 79 yards and a touchdown. Tucker Kraft caught all six of his targets for 53 yards and a score. Josh Jacobs also caught all six of his targets, adding 13 receiving yards and a touchdown to his 21 carries for 39 yards and a rushing score. Carolina leaned heavily on Chuba Hubbard, who totaled 119 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches. He ran 22 times for 81 yards and a touchdown and caught seven of eight targets for 38 yards. Bryce Young completed 23 of 41 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Tetairoa McMillan led Carolina with 11 targets, catching six passes for 58 yards. Jalen Coker added two catches for 36 yards and a touchdown.
Hubbard leads the fantasy returns
Hubbard's rushing workload and seven receptions produced a game-high 24.9 PPR points. Jacobs finished close behind at 23.2, with his two touchdowns offsetting a 52-yard scrimmage total. Golden paired the Packers' largest target count with 20.9 PPR points. Watson and Kraft each scored 17.3, while Love delivered 21.5. For Carolina, McMillan's 11 targets translated to 11.8 PPR points.
Week 9 schedule
Carolina returns home to face the Denver Broncos on November 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Green Bay visits the New England Patriots that day at 4:25 p.m. ET.