Packers top Panthers, Brewers storm Lambeau and Christian Watson returns from hospital

close Video "RIDICULOUS’ for Lions to go for it on 4th down, Did the Packers deserve to win this game? | FTF Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Greg Jennings discuss the Detroit Lions beating the Green Bay Packers, and if the Packers deserved to win. The Green Bay Packers opened Week 8 with a crucial win, keeping pace in a tightly contested NFC North race. Jordan Love threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns as Green Bay defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 at Lambeau Field Thursday night. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. Bryce Young was sacked six times and threw an interception as Carolina lost its second straight game. Despite the setback, the Panthers remain atop the NFC South and hold the head-to-head tiebreaker after defeating division rival Atlanta in Week 2. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 29, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Kevin Sabitus/) BREWERS CONTINUE WORLD SERIES CELEBRATION, RAISE COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY AT LAMBEAU FIELD DURING PACKERS GAME Packers wide receiver Christian Watson got taken to the hospital after injuring his chest in the second quarter, only to return to the game in the second half. Watson’s injury occurred as he made a 53-yard catch, with Panthers cornerback Will Lee also getting hurt on the play while making a diving stop. Lee was carted into the locker room with a hamstring injury and didn’t return to the game. MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85)celebrates a touchdown with fans during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 29, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/) THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After getting sent to the hospital for examination, Watson returned to Lambeau Field and received a huge ovation as he headed back to the field after the Packers had extended their lead to 27-10 in the third quarter. Watson returned to the game later in the third, after Ryan Fitzgerald’s 50-yard field goal made it 27-13. Brewers take victory lap at Lambeau Field Less than 24 hours after the Milwaukee Brewers captured the franchise’s first World Series title, the team’s celebration continued roughly 120 miles north at Lambeau Field.