Panthers vs. Packers prediction favors Green Bay to win TNF Week 8 [2026]

Since our Panthers-Packers predictions earlier in the week, we have re-simulated the outcome of Thursday's NFL game between the Panthers and Packers, forming part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Packers a 64.2% chance of beating the Panthers in Week 8 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Packers winning 25-21.

Key factors favoring the Packers:

• Packers team rating
• Packers offense
• Packers QB situation

According to our model, the Packers (-3.5) have a 51.3% chance of covering the spread, while the 46.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 8 straight up picks.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Panthers +3.5 (+100) / Packers -3.5 (-102)
• Moneyline: Panthers +170, Packers -174
• Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-113/+108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Packers -3.5 @ 50¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Packers @ 64¢ via Novig
• Total: Under 46.5 @ 48¢ via Polymarket

According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 46.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Panthers vs. Packers TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in Panthers vs. Packers?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for TNF, Josh Jacobs is most likely to score an anytime TD in Panthers vs. Packers.

Our projections give Jacobs a 53.6% chance of scoring a TD at Lambeau Field, while the running back is a 13.7% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Carolina Panthers

• Chuba Hubbard (RB): 49.4% probability
• Jalen Coker (WR): 32.9%
• Tetairoa McMillan (WR): 30.1%
• Darren Waller (TE): 21.2%
• Tommy Tremble (TE): 15.3%

Green Bay Packers

• Josh Jacobs (RB): 53.6% prob.
• Christian Watson (WR): 42.3%
• Matthew Golden (WR): 31.6%
• Tucker Kraft (TE): 28.5%
• MarShawn Lloyd (RB): 22.1%

First touchdown scorer predictions

Carolina Panthers

• Chuba Hubbard (RB): 12.3% prob.
• Jalen Coker (WR): 7.2%
• Tetairoa McMillan (WR): 6.5%
• Darren Waller (TE): 4.3%
• Tommy Tremble (TE): 3.0%

Green Bay Packers

• Josh Jacobs (RB): 13.7% prob.
• Christian Watson (WR): 9.8%
• Matthew Golden (WR): 6.8%
• Tucker Kraft (TE): 6.0%
• MarShawn Lloyd (RB): 4.5%

Top player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Panthers and Packers. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 8 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Bryce Young is projected for 253 passing yards. The Packers' Jordan Love is expected to throw for a whopping 263 yards.

Panthers rushing

• Chuba Hubbard: 70 yds
• Bryce Young: 15 yds
• Trevor Etienne: 11 yds

Packers rushing

• Josh Jacobs: 61 yds
• MarShawn Lloyd: 20 yds
• Jordan Love: 10 yds

Panthers receiving

• Tetairoa McMillan: 75 yds
• Jalen Coker: 66 yds
• Darren Waller: 27 yds
• John Metchie: 22 yds
• Tommy Tremble: 21 yds

Packers receiving

• Christian Watson: 74 yds
• Matthew Golden: 64 yds
• Tucker Kraft: 47 yds
• Savion Williams: 30 yds
• Josh Jacobs: 22 yds

Game info & kickoff details

The NFL Week 8 action between the Packers and Panthers at Lambeau Field is scheduled to start at 8:15 PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers
• Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Time: 8:15 PM ET/5:15 PM PT
• Venue: Lambeau Field

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Conclusion

We predict the Packers, with a 64.2% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers in Week 8 of the NFL season.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NFL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.