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Panthers vs. Packers Week 8 prediction, picks: Beleaguered Green Bay rushing attack feasts on ‘TNF’

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Treppedi, S. (2026, October 29). Panthers vs. Packers Week 8 prediction, picks: Beleaguered Green Bay rushing attack feasts on ‘TNF’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/betting/panthers-vs-packers-tnf-prediction-nfl-week-8-odds-picks-best-bets/

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The article predicts the upcoming Week 8 game between the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers, set for Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field. The Packers are favored by 3.5 points despite their struggling rushing attack; however, they have a strong defense that has intercepted nine passes this season without blitzing, which could pressure Carolina’s quarterback Bryce Young effectively. Meanwhile, Carolina's run defense ranks last in the league and recently allowed 258 rushing yards to Tampa Bay, making it an advantageous matchup for Green Bay's new running back Josh Jacobs, who only made his debut last week but showed promise with 93 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown. The article concludes by recommending a bet on the Packers at -3.5 points.

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On October 29, 2026, the Green Bay Packers hosted the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field for a "Thursday Night Football" matchup. Despite sitting last in their division and facing recent losses, the Packers emerged victorious with a score of 27-19 on October 30. Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, while Josh Jacobs scored two touchdowns for Green Bay. The Panthers' Bryce Young had a strong performance but ultimately fell short, throwing one touchdown pass himself.

The game saw several key moments, including turnovers and injuries. Packers receiver Christian Watson was taken to the hospital with an injury in the second quarter before returning later during the third quarter when his team held a 27-10 lead. Meanwhile, Carolina cornerback Will Lee also suffered a hamstring injury during the same play.

Additionally, several members of the Milwaukee Brewers, fresh off their first World Series victory, received a warm reception at Lambeau Field before the game.

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The NFC North is a dog-eat-dog place, and the Packers’ 4-3 record has them sitting last in the division heading into Week 8. asserted

them → have → Week

Their three-game winning streak came to an end against the Lions last week, and perhaps correcting a couple of botched kicks could have saved them. uncertain

correcting → come → them

Nevertheless, the Packers have remained competitive against all classes of opponents. asserted

Packers → remain → opponents

They take to Lambeau Field on “Thursday Night Football” as 3.5-point favorites against the Panthers, who, at 3-3, lead the NFC South. asserted

who → take → South

It’s been good for a surprise or two, hanging a healthy 26.5 points per game while a porous run defense and pass protection for Bryce Young have hurt the Panthers. asserted

defense → hang → Panthers

Panthers vs. Packers prediction, best bet In Sunday’s 43-13 shellacking to the Buccaneers, Young was sacked five times and pressured on 51.5 percent of his dropbacks. asserted

Young → sack → dropbacks

He’s faced pressure on a league-high 44.3 percent of dropbacks against four or fewer rushers this season, and the Panthers just lost starting right tackle Taylor Moton to a season-ending injury. asserted

Panthers → face → injury

Green Bay’s defense has generated seven of its league-leading nine interceptions without blitzing, which will help the Packers to pressure Young without sacrificing coverage against Carolina’s pass-heavy attack. asserted

Packers → generate → attack

Besides, the Panthers’ passing game has also shown signs of regression. asserted

game → show → regression

Young has completed fewer than 55 percent of his passes in three of his last four starts. asserted

Young → complete → starts

There’s no mincing words regarding the Packers’ run game — it’s been catastrophically bad, ranking dead-last in yards per carry with 2.9. asserted

it → ’ → 2.9

The fortunate note is that star running back Josh Jacobs only made his season debut last week, and although the running game remained stagnant, he still posted 93 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown. asserted

he → make → yards

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that → read → Bay

The Packers fell to the Panthers last year, 16-13, as 13.5-point favorites. asserted

Packers → fall → favorites

A second-ranked defense in EPA per play over the last four weeks gives enough reason that they won’t let history repeat itself at Lambeau. asserted

history → rank → Lambeau

THE PLAY: Packers -3.5 (-105, bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. asserted

Treppedi → trust → Post

He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk. asserted

that → focus → risk

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