Top Story Spotlight PACKERS Polzin: Packers talking points from Green Bay’s 16-13 loss to Carolina Jim Polzin Nov 3, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 Updated Feb 8, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers didn’t deserve to win Sunday afternoon.kAmkDA2? 52E2\>46\>2C<lQ`Qm%96J 2=>@DE 7@F?5 2 H2J E@ 5@ D@ 2?5 D6?5 E96 {2>362F u:6=5 4C@H5 9@>6 92AAJ]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^2aad6hf_\h7g4\cg6d\g3db\g_35bd6gb4``Qm!@==i w@H H@F=5 J@F 8C256 E96 !24<6CDV A6C7@C>2?46 GD] !2?E96CDk^2mk^AmkAmkDA2?mqFE =6E’D C6A62E E92E 282:?i %96 !24<6CD[ H9@ 6?E6C65 E96 82>6 2D 2 `a\½ A@:?E 72G@C:E6[ 5:5?’E 56D6CG6 E@ H:?]k^DA2?mk^Am kAmkDA2?mp D9@4<:?8 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^?7=^A24<6CD^2CE:4=60hbe64ag4\a725\cbb`\24_5\_g2fcdgee4``]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm`e\`b =@DDk^2m E@ E96 r2C@=:?2 !2?E96CD H2D 7:EE:?8 7@C 2 E62> E92E 42?’E D66> E@ 7:?5 2 H2J E@ 36 4@?D:DE6?E=J 8@@5]k^DA2?mk^Am People are also reading… Former Mount Horeb star sidelined for freshman season with Wisconsin men's basketball Lake Geneva considers options for adding more boat slips Phil Hands cartoon: What's allowed to be higher than the Capitol in Madison? 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Tickets on sale today for AC/DC at Camp Randall Stadium next summer The AC/DC show at Camp Randall will be Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
Panthers nail last-second field goal to beat Packers at Lambeau Field Ryan Fitzgerald hit from 49 yards as time expired to give Green Bay its first home loss of the season.
Poll: How would you grade the Packers' performance vs. Panthers The Packers couldn't get much going on offense and fell to the Panthers at Lambeau Field. What did you make of Green Bay's efforts?
Packers tight end carted into locker room with knee injury The young star, who has put up big performances this season, left the game as Green Bay was struggling to score against Carolina.
Kelly Lecker: Catch up on the latest Packers news with our new newsletter Our newsletters can send the latest sports and news right to your inbox.
Offense gets lowest marks in Packers’ loss to Panthers State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
How self-inflicted errors doomed Packers offense in key moments against Panthers Penalties, turnovers and not being able to stop the run all contributed, but failures in one key area proved too much for Green Bay to overcom…
Where a key Packers offensive leader stands after leaving loss with injury The Green Bay offense suffered what appears to be a significant injury to a key contributor on Sunday. Here's the latest on the injury, and th…
Panthers' rushing attack proves deadly in handing Packers a home loss Rico Dowdle and Carolina came into Lambeau Field and bullied the Green Bay defense for a good portion of Sunday's road victory.
Packers provide injury update on key offensive leader Green Bay's budding star suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's game against Carolina after colliding with a teammate. Here's the latest aft…
Holes still evident on roster despite Packers' decision to stand pat on deadline day A deep dive into where Green Bay's roster stands after a quiet trade deadline that did little to answer the team's question marks.
Why it will take a team effort for Packers to overcome loss of key player While some players will be called on more than others after an offensive leader's season-ending injury, the reality is that overcoming the set…
3 concerns the Packers face in their matchup with Eagles Green Bay's run defense struggled in last week's loss to the Panthers. Here's what else the Packers need to look out for Monday night.
