Today at 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox the Carolina Panthers (3-2-1) will head to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers (4-2) in an NFC clash on Fox. Live stream the game by clicking this link; Panthers fans can listen to the game on WBT 1110, while Packers fans can hear the radio broadcast on WTMJ 620.
Carolina's defense has been vulnerable to both the run and the pass this season after it carried them to an NFC South title a year ago. The offense, however, has been surprisingly potent and they've relied on the pass for their success.
Quarterback Cam Newton returned to the rushing game last week by registering 17 carries, but he and wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin have developed a nice connection through their first six games together. Benjamin's averaged 5.2 receptions and 69.3 yards and scored four touchdowns.
Unfortunately for the Panthers, Benjamin hasn't practiced this week because of concussion symptoms and may miss this week's game. If so, the Panthers will need Newton to continue running like he did last week when he piled up 107 yards and found the end zone on the ground.
The Packers have struggled against the run this season, so Newton expects to keep pounding them.
"When you keep getting numerous yards, you have to keep calling it," Newton said. "That's just the simplicity of football. Coming into this game, I didn't think I was going to run the ball as much. But like I said, that's my attitude -- anything it takes to win, I'm willing to do."
The Packers have an interesting opportunity this week. They can choose to ride quarterback Aaron Rodgers' hot hand, or try to get running back Eddie Lacy going again against Carolina's weak run defense.
Panthers Injury Report
Bene' Benwikere
CB
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
Chase Blackburn
LB
Knee
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
Aminiasi Silatolu
G
Calf
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
Foswhitt Whittaker
RB
Thigh
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
DeAngelo Williams
RB
Ankle
Did Not Participate In Practice
Doubtful
Colin Cole
DT
Not Injury Related
Did Not Participate In Practice
Probable
Thomas Davis
DT
Not Injury Related
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Dwan Edwards
DT
Not Injury Related
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Roman Harper
S
Not Injury Related
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Charles Johnson
DE
Not Injury Related
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Joshua Norman
CB
Concussion
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Gregory Olsen
TE
Ankle
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Jonathan Stewart
RB
Knee
Full Participation in Practice
Probable
Kelvin Benjamin
WR
Concussion
Full Participation in Practice
Questionable
Darrin Reaves
RB
Calf
Limited Participation in Practice
Questionable
Packers Injury Report
| Datone Jones | DE | Ankle | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Samuel Shields | CB | Knee | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Samuel Barrington | LB | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Josh Boyd | DT | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jarrett Boykin | WR | Groin | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Jamari Lattimore | LB | Neck | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Tramon Williams | CB | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
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