Panthers miss late 2-point conversion in loss to Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
In a Thursday night matchup, the Carolina Panthers scored a fourth-quarter touchdown to narrow the gap against the Green Bay Packers but opted to attempt a 2-point conversion instead of kicking an extra point. They failed on the conversion attempt, resulting in an 8-point defeat. This decision is part of a growing trend among NFL teams, with six teams facing similar choices this season, leading to varied outcomes. Teams are reportedly split on whether to attempt 2-point conversions or extra points late in games, with mixed success rates reported for each strategy.
- •Panthers trailed by eight before fourth-quarter touchdown.
- •Coach Dave Canales chose a 2-point conversion attempt.
- •Panthers have succeeded on just 2 of 11 attempts this season.
- •NFL teams have tried 26 similar strategies this season.
- •Historically, the 2-point conversion trend has evolved since 1994.
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