### Game Details: Green Bay Packers Lose to Carolina Panthers (Week 9, 11/2/2025)

The matchup between the **Green Bay Packers** (5-1-1 pregame) and the **Carolina Panthers** (4-4 pregame) at Lambeau Field on 11/2/2025 was one of the biggest upsets of Week 9 of the NFL. The **Panthers won in a dramatic 16-13** victory, ending the Packers’ four-game winning streak and shocking Titletown. It was Carolina’s second straight road win, but they stole points from the Packers thanks to solid defense and Green Bay’s mistakes. Here are the full details from play-by-play, stats, and highlights (based on NFL.com, ESPN, and FOX Sports).

#### **Game Overview**
– **Final Score**: Panthers 16 – Packers 13.
– **Time**: 1:00 PM ET, Lambeau Field (weather: 42°F, light sunshine, 5 mph wind – perfect for a Lambeau Leap, but no chance).
– **Key Stats**:
| Stats | Packers | Panthers |
|——————–|———-|———-|
| Total Yards | 312 | 289 |
| Passing Yards | 219 | 162 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 127 |
| Turnovers | 2 (1 INT, 1 fumble) | 1 (INT) |
| Time of Possession | 25:48 | 34:12 |
| 3rd Down Conversions | 4/11 | 8/12 |
| Penalties | 8/75 yds| 5/45 yds |
| Sacks Allowed | 3 | 1 |

– **MVP**: Bryce Young (Panthers QB) – 18/27, 162 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, but led the game-winning final drive.

– **Game Time**: 3:12 – a “sleepy” game with few points, many mistakes from the Packers.

#### **Play-by-Play Details (By Quarter)**
– **1st Quarter (0-0)**: The game started slowly. The Packers received the kickoff, Jordan Love (Packers QB) led the first drive but was hit by a false start (2 times) and sacked by Tershawn Wharton (Panthers DE) – 7 yard loss. The drive ended with a punt. The Panthers responded with a long drive, Bryce Young (Panthers QB) connected 16 yards with Tetairoa McMillian, but was intercepted by Xavier McKinney (Packers S) in the end zone. The Packers controlled the ball for 6:45, but did not score. Total yards in Q1: Packers 45, Panthers 52.

– **Q2 (3-7 Panthers)**: The Packers opened the scoring with a 49-yard FG by Brandon McManus** (3-0, 7:53 remaining) after a 51-yard bomb from Love to Christian Watson. The Panthers responded strongly: Young led a 75-yard drive, ending with a 7-yard TD run by Chuba Hubbard** (7-3, 2:22 remaining). The Packers had a chance to tie the game, but McManus missed a 43-yard FG**. Halftime: Panthers led 7-3. Total first-half yards: Packers 156, Panthers 142.

– **3rd Quarter (6-10 Panthers)**: The Packers pulled back with McManus’ 28-yard FG** (6-7, 11:17 remaining) after a 43-yard drive. But the Panthers regained the advantage with Eddy Piñeiro’s 35-yard FG** (10-6, 6:27 remaining). The Packers lost Tucker Kraft (TE) to a knee injury, and rookie Matthew Golden (WR) to a questionable shoulder. Total third-quarter yards: Packers 89, Panthers 78.

– **4th Quarter (13-16 Panthers)**: The Packers took the lead with Love’s 7-yard TD pass to Romeo Doubs** (13-10, 8:42 remaining), but Jaycee Horn (Panthers CB) broke up another TD pass. The Panthers controlled the tempo, Young led a game-winning drive of 68 yards, ending with Piñeiro’s 43-yard FG as time expired (16-13). The Packers had the final drive, but Love was sacked and had an incomplete pass in the end. Total yards in Q4: Packers 67, Panthers 69.

#### **Stats Player Highlights**
– **Packers**:
– Jordan Love: 24/36, 219 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, rating 92.4 (red zone error costly).
– Christian Watson: 5 rec, 136 yards (big plays but dropped TD).
– Josh Jacobs: 12 carries, 47 yards (no TD, sluggish run game).
– Defense: Xavier McKinney 1 INT, Edgerrin Cooper 8 tackles; but allowed 127 rushing yards.

– **Panthers**:
– Bryce Young: 18/27, 162 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, rating 89.1 (game-winning drive clutch).
– Chuba Hubbard: 18 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD (MVP run game).
– Xavier Legette: 4 rec, 52 yards (key grabs).
– Defense: Jaycee Horn 2 PD, Tershawn Wharton 1.5 sacks; top stop red zone (2/3).

#### **Highlights & Analysis**
– **Decision Play**: Panthers’ 4th-and-1 conversion Q1 (short gain, but holding penalty – punt), but game-winning drive Q4 (68 yards, 5:42, FG finish as time expired).
– **Injuries**: Packers lost Tucker Kraft (knee, out Q4), Matthew Golden (shoulder, questionable). The Panthers have no major injuries.
– **Analysis**: Packers (now 5-2-1) lost due to penalties (8, including 2 false starts) and red zone inefficiency (1/3 TD). Panthers (5-4) shocked thanks to Young’s poise and Hubbard’s run. HC Matt LaFleur: “We beat ourselves.” Dave Canales (Panthers HC): “Biggest win of my career.”
– **Impact**: Packers drop to 2nd NFC North (behind Lions 7-1); Panthers jump, playoff hopes.

Sources: NFL.com, ESPN, FOX Sports. If you need video highlights or more detailed stats, let us know! #GoPackGo