The Carolina Panthers travel to Lambeau Field for the second-consecutive season, for a Week 15 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Carolina enters the game with a 4-9 record after falling to the Denver Broncos last week by a score of 32-27. The Packers come into Week 15 with a 10-3 record, tied for the best record in the NFC. Carolina and Green Bay last met in Week 10 last season, and the Packers won the game, 24-16. The two clubs have faced off 15 previous times in the regular season, with Green Bay leading the series 9-6.
By the Numbers:
The Last Meeting:
Entering the fourth quarter with a 14-point deficit, the Panthers were in position for a potential game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion at the end of the game, but were stopped on the one-yard line as time expired. RB Christian McCaffrey finished with 141 scrimmage yards (108 rushing, 33 receiving) and one touchdown. It marked McCaffrey’s sixth game of the season with 100+ rushing yards. TE Greg Olsen tallied a season-high eight receptions for 98 yards. Olsen brought his career total to 701 receptions, becoming one of just five tight ends in NFL history to record 700+ receptions. WR DJ Moore led the team with nine receptions and 120 receiving yards (13.3 average). It was Moore’s second-consecutive game with 100+ yards.
Offensive Leaders:
Carolina Connections:
- Panthers DB Natrell Jamerson played 12 games for the Packers in his 2018 rookie campaign, prior to joining Carolina in 2019. Jamerson played collegiately at Wisconsin.
- Packers practice squad WR Seth Roberts originally started the 2020 season with Carolina after signing with the Panthers in the offseason. Roberts played in seven games (one start) for the Panthers this year, recording four receptions for 31 yards.
- CB Jaire Alexander is a native of Mint Hill, S.C., and played at Rocky River High School.
- DT Anthony Rush is originally from Cary, N.C.
How to Watch:
TELEVISION BROADCAST: FOX (WJZY in Charlotte) and the NFL Network
ON THE CALL: Mike Tirico (play by play), Kurt Warner (color), Melissa Stark (reporter)
ONLINE: Fans can watch games for FREE online through Panthers.com on mobile web and the Panthers’ app. This week, all users everywhere will be able to watch the nationally televised game. Links to watch will be available at the start of the game on both platforms.
LOCAL RADIO BROADCAST: WBT-AM 1110 AM in Charlotte market, click here for a full list of affiliate stations.
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