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Packers vs Panthers live: what to know about Thursday Night Football

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Live from Lambeau

The Packers and Panthers are playing right now on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field.

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How to watch

The game kicked off at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 29. It streams on Prime Video.

First quarter

Wild opening

Carolina won the toss and kicked off. Green Bay fumbled the return, and the Panthers got the ball inside the 30.

Stakes

The records

Carolina is 3-3 and leads the NFC South. Green Bay is 4-3 but sits last in the NFC North.

Last week

Both teams bounced

Green Bay lost at Detroit on a walk-off field goal. Tampa Bay blew out Carolina after the Panthers won two straight.

Trends

Thursday trouble

The Packers have lost four of their last five Thursday Night Football games. They want that streak to end.

History

Last year's loss

Carolina beat Green Bay 16-13 at Lambeau last season. The Packers scored only one touchdown in five red zone trips.

Key battle

Red zone woes

Four red zone trips at Detroit gave just seven points. Jordan Love says finishing must improve tonight.

Ground game

Jacobs returns

Josh Jacobs played his first game of 2026 last week. Carolina's run defense ranks 32nd, last in the league.

Panthers

Young must rebound

Bryce Young had two interceptions and a fumble against Tampa Bay. He needs a clean game tonight.

Odds

Expert picks

Green Bay was a 4-point favorite before kickoff. ESPN gave the Packers a 64.8 percent chance to win.

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