The Carolina Panthers (5-3) travel to Green Bay (7-2) to take on the Packers at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10.
Matchup Stats
- The Panthers are 6-9 all-time against the Green Bay Packers, winning the most recent two games in the series at home. Carolina is 2-3 all-time at Lambeau Field, most recently winning in 2008 on a late-game leaping catch by Steve Smith.
- Carolina has leaned heavily on its ability to create takeaways. The Panthers now have five games with three or more takeaways, tallying 19 on the year which is tied for third in the league. However, the Packers only have seven giveaways this season, third-fewest in the league.
- The Panthers have helped create turnovers by putting pressure on the quarterback. Carolina has a league-leading 34 sacks which is on pace to break the franchise record of 60. The Packers have allowed 20 sacks, ranking in the middle of the league.
- Green Bay is one of the top teams in the NFC despite not ranking in the NFL's top 10 in a major statistical category. The Packers passing offense ranks 11th with 276.1 passing yards per game.
- Both team's rush defenses have struggled with Carolina allowing 133.4 yards on the ground (26th) and the Packers allowing 127.7 rushing yards (24th). Carolina could be primed to take advantage as the Panthers rank seventh in the NFL with 132.9 rushing yards per game.
- Aaron Rodgers is fifth in the NFL with 2,485 passing yards with 17 passing touchdowns against just two interceptions. His passer rating of 104.4 ranks seventh in the NFL.
- Sunday's game is forecasted to be in the lower teens in terms of temperature. The coldest Panthers game on record was the 1996 NFC Championship game in Green Bay with a game temperature of 3 degrees.
| Category | Panthers | Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 339.8 (22nd) | 352.4 (17th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 132.9 (7th) | 95.3 (22nd) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 232.9 (22nd) | 276.1 (11th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 26 (t-23rd) | 20 (t-14th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 32.0 (27th) | 36.5 (22nd) |
| Points/Game | 26.1 (10th) | 25.1 (13th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 360.4 (19th) | 382.9 (26th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 133.4 (26th) | 127.7 (24th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 227.0 (9th) | 255.2 (21st) |
| Sacks | 34 (1st) | 22 (t-15th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 41.0 (19th) | 40.6 (18th) |
| Points/Game | 25.5 (21st) | 21.0 (t-11th) |
Individual Stats
- Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL in scrimmage yards (1,244), is second in rushing yards (881), first in total TDs (13) and third in receptions by a running back (42). He made NFL history with his sixth game of over 150 scrimmage yards on Sunday, joining Jim Brown and Matt Forte as the only players with six in their first eight games.
- McCaffrey leads the NFL with three touchdown runs over 50 yards. That is tied with the franchise record held by DeAngelo Williams (2008).
- Curtis Samuel now has 11 career touchdowns (eight receiving, three rushing) through his first three seasons. Since 2000, Samuel has the third-most total touchdowns of any wide receiver with 85 or fewer receptions.
- Luke Kuechly ranks third in the NFL with 9.8 tackles per game. Kuechly ranks fourth in career tackles among all active NFL players, and since 2012 leads all linebackers in tackles (1,026), interceptions (18) and pass deflections (61).
- Eric Reid and Shaq Thompson are two of only three players in the NFL with at least three sacks and 50 total tackles. Thompson has 69 tackles with seven tackles for loss, while Reid has 56 tackles and four tackles for loss.
The Panthers are 6-10 against Green Bay all-time.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein leaps over the line for the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of the game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, in Green Bay, Wis. The Panthers won 33-31. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy is hit during a run by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) and Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) during an NFL football game Sunday Oct. 19, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Sam Mills (51) during the NFC Championship Game, a 30 - 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 12, 1997, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Sam Mills (51) during the NFC Championship Game, a 31 - 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 12, 1997, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday Oct. 19, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) rushes the passer during the NFC Championship Game, a 30 - 13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 12, 1997, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carolina Panthers play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) sets to rush during the NFC Championship Game, a 30 - 13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 12, 1997, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) jumps over Green Bay Packers' Nick Collins (36) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Green Bay Packers' Morgan Burnett (42) tries to stop Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy is hit during a run by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker A.J. Klein during an NFL football game Sunday Oct. 19, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday Oct. 19, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes agains the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday Oct. 19, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass under pressure from Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews (52) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart runs for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) loses his helmet as he is hit by Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson (21) and Desmond Bishop (55) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is tossed the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, DEC. 27-28 FILE ** In this Nov. 30, 2008 file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) reacts as running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Williams leads the NFL with 20 touchdowns. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) puts pressure on Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins durin the third quarter of the NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-13 to advance o he Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Mark Jones in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith breaks a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) celebrates with a teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
ALTERNATE CROP Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) throws a pass as Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan (55) closes in during the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Sept. 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) breaks away from Green Bay Packers defensive end Michael Montgomery (96) for a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Carolina Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) celebrates his touchdown against the Green Bay Packers with teammate Michael Gaines (84) in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Sept. 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Mike Rucker during the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Monday Oct. 3, 2005. The Panthers recovered the fumble, leading to their first touchdown.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) tries to break from Green Bay Packers' Earl Little (21) for a 47-yard gain during the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Monday Oct. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver (80) sits on the turf as Brett Favre (4) stands in the background and Carolina Panthers players Mike Minter (30) and Al Wallace (96) celebrate after Driver failed to catch a Brett Favre pass on fourth down in the final minutes of the Panthers' 32-29 win in Charlotte, N.C. Monday Oct. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Ken Lucas (23) intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Robert Ferguson (89) during the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Monday Oct. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs)
Carolina Panthers' Stephen Davis (48) drags Green Bay Packers' Na'il Diggs (59) into the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown during the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Monday Oct. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) breaks the tackle of Green Bay Packers' Bernardo Harris (55) in the second quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Nov. 27, 2000. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Green Bay Packers' Ahman Green (30) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan (55) after a short gain in the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Sept. 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Nov. 27, 2000. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Green Bay Packers' Ahman Green (30) breaks through the line as Carolina Panthers players Lee Woodall (54) and Doug Evans (33) close in during the second quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Nov. 27, 2000. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the Green Bay Packers during a game at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Milestones to Watch
- With 156 scrimmage yards on Sunday, McCaffrey would become the fourth player in NFL history with at least 1,400 scrimmage yards in their team's first nine games of a season, joining JIM BROWN (1,529 in 1963) and O.J. SIMPSON (1,518 in 1975), as well as LARRY BROWN (1,405 in 1972).
- McCaffrey needs 119 receiving yards to reach 2,000 in his career. He would join Herschel Walker as the only players with 2,000 rushing and receiving yards in the first 41 games of their careers.
- McCaffrey needs 119 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the season. He would become the second player in franchise history (Stephen Davis, 2003) with 1,000 rushing yards in the first nine games of a season.
- McCaffrey needs one rushing touchdown for his seventh consecutive game with at least one rushing touchdown. McCaffrey has the longest active rushing TD streak in the NFL and currently has the second-longest rushing TD streak in franchise history. The Panthers record is eight games, set by DeAngelo Williams in 2008.
