Josh Jacobs Scores Twice as Packers Dispatch Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love completed 30 passes and Josh Jacobs recorded two touchdowns in Green Bay's 27-19 victory over Carolina.

The Green Bay Packers improved to 5-3 on Thursday night with a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 30 of his throws, including 14 completions for 126 yards and two touchdowns against 16 Carolina blitzes. Running back Josh Jacobs scored twice in the win, though the Green Bay rushing attack was limited to 65 total yards on 25 carries.

Packers receiver Christian Watson recorded 100 receiving yards before being transported to a hospital via ambulance for a chest injury in the second quarter. He returned to the stadium in the third quarter to catch a 13-yard pass. Defensively, Ty'Ron Hopper recorded three pass breakups in the first half and intercepted a tipped Bryce Young pass. Despite the win, rookie kicker Trey Smack missed an extra point off the left upright, marking his eighth missed kick of the season.

Carolina fell to 3-4 as Bryce Young finished 22-of-39 for 200 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Young faced 10 pressures on 21 first-half dropbacks and was sacked six times during the contest. Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard accounted for 46.1% of his team's offense, totaling 119 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and a career-high seven receptions.

The game featured a brief stoppage due to a drone flying over the stadium and a guest appearance by the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers. Green Bay next travels to face the New England Patriots on Nov. 8, while the Panthers will host the Denver Broncos.