Multiple Experts Like Panthers to Pull Upset of Packers on TNF

The Carolina Panthers will be entering Week 8 of the NFL season ready to put their last game in the rearview mirror.

Carolina is coming off a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, with the team just not putting together a strong outing. The loss saw the Panthers record drop to 3-3 for the year, and the team has a tough game this week.

The Panthers will be taking on the Green Bay Packers tonight on the road, playing on Thursday Night Football. This game against the Packers could be tough for Carolina since it's a quick turnaround from the loss to Tampa Bay.

But for the Panthers, it's a needed game to make sure that they don't fall under .500 for the season. The Panthers have the talent to win the contest, but playing at Lambeau Field is always tough, especially for night games.

Coming into the game, experts at Bleacher Report made predictions for each game of the week. Analysts Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon, Kris Knox, Moe Moton, Brent Sobleski, Wes O'Donnell, and Ian Hanford all made picks, with four of them going with Carolina to upset Green Bay.

Hanford, Moton, O'Donnell, and Sobleski were the ones to go with the Panthers to grab the win this week. There seems to be a lot of faith in Carolina entering this game, despite it being on the road.

The big question coming into this game for the Panthers will be how quarterback Bryce Young will look. After putting together multiple strong weeks of play, Young struggled against Tampa Bay, silencing any talk about him winning the MVP award this year.

But against the Packers, Young can get himself back into the conversation if he can put together a strong outing. Young has thrown for 1,712 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season.

After multiple shaky years, the veteran signal-caller has looked much better, showing poise in the pocket. Against a tough Packers defense, Young could have his hands full, but the veteran has proven himself well this year.

Young gives this Panthers team a lot of confidence each game, and if he can put the performance against Tampa Bay in the rearview mirror, it could offer them a chance to win. 

Only time will tell, but this game could be a momentum builder if the Panthers can get the win. Kickoff for the game between the Panthers and Packers is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET.