The Carolina Panthers pulled off a stunning 16–13 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, proving they can win tough games in cold conditions.
The victory lifted Carolina to 5–4, fueled by Rico Dowdle’s 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns and sealed by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald’s 49-yard game-winner as time expired — his second walk-off kick this season.
Rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald hits another game-winner, confidentlyhttps://t.co/vdtmRoHdU1
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 2, 2025
Defensively, the Panthers rebounded after last week’s loss to Buffalo, holding Green Bay’s top-10 offense to one touchdown while forcing critical red-zone stops.
The Packers entered the matchup as heavy favorites, but Carolina’s balance and composure helped them silence the Lambeau Field crowd — which, as it turned out, caused trouble of its own.
According to Green Bay Police, officers handled 12 calls for service during the game, ranging from medical emergencies to fan code of conduct violations. Two fans were arrested and two others were ejected following separate incidents in the stands. Police said the crowd’s behavior kept them “busy” throughout the afternoon, adding to the tension of an already dramatic finish.
With back-to-back strong performances and improved defensive play, the Panthers are showing they can compete — and win — against the league’s best as the season heads into colder months.
