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NFL·PREVIEW·October 28, 2026 08:21 AM ET

Panthers, Packers match top passing offenses at Lambeau Field

No. 4 seed Carolina (3-3) visits No. 7 Green Bay (4-3).

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What happened: The Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers meet at Lambeau Field in a 2026 NFL regular-season matchup featuring two of the league's top passing attacks. Both teams enter looking to snap one-game losing streaks from Oct. 25 after Carolina fell 43-13 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay dropped a 20-17 road game to the Detroit Lions.

Why it matters: Early NFC playoff positioning is at stake between two clubs currently inside the conference's seven-team postseason picture, with Carolina holding the No. 4 seed and Green Bay sitting at No. 7. The winner secures a head-to-head conference tiebreaker while avoiding a second consecutive loss.

By the numbers: Carolina Panthers: 3-3 record, NFC No. 4 seed, L1 streak (lost 43-13 vs. Tampa Bay on Oct. 25). Green Bay Packers: 4-3 record, NFC No. 7 seed, L1 streak (lost 20-17 at Detroit on Oct. 25).

What to watch: Carolina finishes final road preparations ahead of kickoff at Lambeau Field in two days.

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