4 Panthers players caught in concerning mismatches against the Packers

Which Carolina Panthers players could be caught in concerning mismatches against the Green Bay Packers in Week 8?

By Dean Jones · Cat Crave

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Dean Jones highlights four Carolina Panthers players facing concerning mismatches against the Green Bay Packers.
Injuries have left Carolina thin at cornerback, putting pressure on Chau Smith-Wade and Will Lee III.
Rookie Monroe Freeling faces a tough challenge against Packers edge rusher Lukas Van Ness.

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Writer Dean Jones highlights four Carolina Panthers players facing difficult individual matchups against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Looking to rebound from a Week 7 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina enters the game dealing with significant injuries, especially in the secondary and offensive line.

Jones identifies cornerbacks Chau Smith-Wade and Will Lee III as vulnerable against Green Bay receivers like Christian Watson, offensive tackle Monroe Freeling against pass rusher Lukas Van Ness, and linebacker Devin Lloyd in handling Josh Jacobs and Jordan Love.

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