Panthers lead Packers 7-6 at halftime

At halftime, the Carolina Panthers lead the Green Bay Packers 7-3. Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has been pivotal, rushing for 66 yards on 12 carries and scoring the game's first touchdown with a 5-yard run. The Panthers had another promising drive halted by an interception from Packers safety Xavier McKinney in the end zone. The Packers initially led 3-0 after a 49-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. He added a 27-yard field goal as the half ended. Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 11 of 16 passes for 136 yards, while running back Josh Jacobs contributed 49 yards on the ground. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 6 of 10 passes for 66 yards. Injuries affected both teams, with Packers guard Aaron Banks and defensive lineman Colby Wooden, alongside Panthers guard Chandler Zavala and receiver Xavier Legette, all leaving the game. Green Bay will receive the kickoff to start the second half.