Green Bay enters at 4-3, last in the NFC North, as it welcomes Carolina for the Thursday night game.
Thursday night football brings the Carolina Panthers to Green Bay for a Week 8 matchup, and the Packers are not exactly riding high. At 4-3, Green Bay somehow sits last in the NFC North, a division apparently determined to make everyone miserable this season.
Predictions are circulating from the usual outlets, with at least one expert touting a 50-20 run on his picks heading into this one. The general read is that Green Bay's rushing attack, which has been a sore spot, could find some relief against Carolina.
Beyond the numbers, this is a divisional standings story as much as a single-game one. A 4-3 record landing a team in last place says plenty about how bunched up the NFC North has become. For Green Bay, climbing out of the basement starts with handling business against a Panthers team that will be looking to play spoiler on the road.
Kickoff details and final picks vary by source, but the matchup itself is set for Week 8's Thursday night slot.