Rico Dowdle runs for 130, Panthers upset Packers, 16-13

The Carolina Panthers secured a 16-13 upset victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, aided by strategic decisions at the opening coin toss and a game-winning 49-yard field goal by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald. The Panthers opted to receive the ball first, allowing them to kick with the wind in the fourth quarter. Running back Rico Dowdle was instrumental in the win, rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns, though his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after his second touchdown affected a third-quarter extra point attempt.

The Packers managed to tie the game at 13-13 with a 1-yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs and an extra point by Brandon McManus, who had previously missed a 43-yard field goal. The Panthers capitalized late with Dowdle's 19-yard run setting up Fitzgerald's decisive kick.

Quarterback Bryce Young completed 11 of 20 passes for 102 yards with an interception, while Packers quarterback Jordan Love went 26-of