Jordan Love and Packers aim to avoid repeat loss to Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

The Green Bay Packers face the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night with hopes of avoiding a repeat of last year's defeat. Jordan Love struggles against the Panthers' defense, known for preventing explosive plays, leading to a disappointing 13-point performance last season. A lack of a strong running game adds pressure on Love and the offense to adapt to a methodical approach. Coach Matt LaFleur emphasizes the need for consistency against the Panthers' structured defense. The Packers seek to improve their offensive output and showcase more effective plays against Carolina's soft defense.
- •Packers lost to Panthers last year, scoring 13 points.
- •Jordan Love's passer rating fell significantly in the previous matchup.
- •Carolina excels at preventing explosive pass plays.
- •LaFleur stresses the importance of consistency and patience.
- •Team's run game has been ineffective early in the season.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Love, Packers offense must avoid familiar trap against Panthers
"Jordan Love must be ready to play a boring game against a Carolina defense which keeps everything in front of them, rather than hunting explosives.
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