Packers By The Numbers: Stats from the Week 8 win over the Panthers

Dusty Evely analyzes the Green Bay Packers' statistical performance following their 27-19 Week 8 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Green Bay's offense leaned heavily on the pass with a 61.2% pass rate, while quarterback Jordan Love averaged a quick 2.32 seconds to throw. Love performed exceptionally well against Carolina's blitzes, generating +0.38 EPA per Play despite facing pressure on 31.7% of his dropbacks.

Evely notes that the Packers struggled on the ground, producing just 66 yards on 26 carries. Wide receiver Christian Watson led the receiving corps with eight catches for 113 yards on ten targets. Defensively, Green Bay pressured Panthers quarterback Bryce Young on 51.1% of his dropbacks, driven by edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton's team-leading 26.3% pressure rate.