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Panthers suffer defeat to Packers, evaluate player performance in Week 8

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Panthers suffer defeat to Packers, evaluate player performance in Week 8
Summary

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers 27-19 in Week 8. Struggling with a depleted roster and a makeshift offensive line, the Panthers faced significant challenges. Quarterback Bryce Young was pressured frequently, while nearly half of his dropbacks resulted in pressure. Pro Football Focus highlighted the performance of various players, with LG Corey Bullock earning the highest offensive grade at 88.5, and DT Lee Hunter leading the defense with a grade of 90.0. Carolina's performance continues to be defined by injuries and lineup adjustments as they move forward in the season.

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  • •Panthers fall 27-19 to the Packers in Week 8.
  • •Bryce Young faced significant pressure from the Packers' defense.
  • •Corey Bullock received the highest offensive grade at 88.5.
  • •Lee Hunter led the defense with a grade of 90.0.
  • •Injuries continue to impact the Panthers' roster depth.
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  • 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Best and worst PFF grades from Panthers' Week 8 loss to Packers
What they're saying
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Surprisingly, three of the Panthers' top five overall offensive grades from PFF's review of Thursday night belonged to linemen.

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