Good, bad and ugly coming out of Packers' Week 8 win over Panthers

The Green Bay Packers secured a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers in a Thursday Night Football game at Lambeau Field, marking their 5-3 season record. Jordan Love delivered three touchdown passes and the defense, spearheaded by Jonathan Gannon, recorded six sacks, leading to a generally strong performance. However, the game was not without its challenges.

The Packers opened the game with a fumble on the kickoff, dropped passes, and a pre-snap penalty, giving the Panthers an early lead. The start was marred by further mistakes, including Love throwing an interception in the fourth quarter, which shifted momentum in favor of the Panthers. Despite Love's strong first half performance, the offense struggled in the final quarter, with costly errors and a lackluster running game.

Trey Smack's missed extra point further compounded the issues, leaving the Panthers within one score late in the game. The Packers' run offense, which had been historically weak, failed to make a significant impact, gaining only 48 yards on 21 rushes. This performance marked one of the worst starts to a season since 1935, with the Packers totaling fewer than 500 rushing yards in their first eight games.