The Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers will meet on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off losses: Green Bay fell 20-17 to Detroit last week, while Carolina suffered a 43-13 defeat against Tampa Bay.
The Packers enter as 3.5-point home favorites with an over/under of 47.5 points. Green Bay holds a 4-3 record but sits last in the NFC North, while Carolina leads the NFC South at 3-3 despite being the only division leader with a losing record last season (8-9). The Panthers are seeking consecutive division titles for the second time in franchise history.
Green Bay's offense has struggled to establish a ground game, ranking as just the fourth team in the Super Bowl era without a 50-yard rusher through seven games. Carolina's defense allows the most rushing yards per game in the NFL (153.2), potentially opening opportunities for the Packers, especially with running back Josh Jacobs returning from suspension. Jacobs played 52% of snaps against Detroit, rushing 11 times and catching five passes.
SportsLine experts favor Green Bay to cover the spread. Analyst Sia Nejad cited the Packers' "good break out spot against a very vulnerable Panthers defense" and expects Green Bay to roll offensively. Prop Bet Guy Doug highlighted Jacobs' potential for over 14.5 carries, noting Carolina's run-funnel defense that allows the most running back rush yards per game and the second-highest success rate.
Quarterback Jordan Love is priced at -155 to throw two or more touchdowns against Carolina. The Packers' passing game has been heavy, with Love averaging 39 attempts per game, but Jacobs' presence could provide better balance.
