Thursday Night Football: Packers hold on for 27-19 win over Panthers
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 in a Thursday Night Football game marked by both offensive success and special teams struggles. Packers receiver Christian Watson briefly left the field in an ambulance but returned to help secure the win.
Why it matters
The victory improves the Packers' record to 5-3, keeping them competitive in the NFL season standings.
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their World Series with a trip to Lambeau Field. The Packers joined in the celebration with a 27-19 victory over the Panthers.
Trey Smack missed an extra point; the Packers turned it over three times, including a fumbled kickoff; and Green Bay let Carolina climb back into it after leading 27-10 midway through the third quarter. It’s the same problems the Packers have faced over the past two seasons — poor special teams play and choking big leads.
The Panthers outgained the Packers 109 to 32 in the fourth quarter.
The Packers didn’t blow this one, though, moving to 5-3. The Panthers fell to 3-4.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw incomplete on fourth-and-5 at midfield with 2:41 left in their best chance for a comeback.
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