Panthers vs Packers Thursday Night Football Week 8 preview points to a low-scoring affair

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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Carolina Panthers are 3-3 for the season and 2-1 on the road.Bryce Young is searching for a contract extension, or maybe at this point a new home.

The good news for him is that he has looked fantastic in his fourth year under center.He is on pace to have the best season of his career.

The running game has been solid for the team, even if they don't really use it as much as they probably need to.Chuba Hubbard is averaging about 4.5 yards per carry, but the team has attempted roughly 100 more passes than runs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCarolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov.

30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)Defensively, this team has struggled against the run, but has been very good against the pass.They have the worst defense in football when it comes to stopping the run.

However, against the pass, they are ranked sixth.That might be a good thing against a Packers team that has struggled to run the ball this season.

What is interesting to me is that, if you look at the schedule, the Panthers have won games against Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley.They lost to the Bears, Browns and Buccaneers.

No knock on those three, but I don't think their team's running backs would be as feared as the ones they beat.The Green Bay Packers are 4-3 for the season and have done a good job of protecting their home field, entering with a 2-1 record.Jordan Love is having a really strong season and is arguably being asked to do more than ever before.

The team was missing starting running back Josh Jacobs, who was away from the team due to legal issues.Without Jacobs, the Packers really struggled to find any...