A career day from Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was not enough for Packers head coach Matt LaFleur to commit to giving up on Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry yet. In what started out as an underperforming season for the Packers’ defensive, given the expectations coming into the year, has quickly turned tumultuous for Barry, as over the previous two losses for Green Bay, the Packers have given up 539 passing yards and five passing t

Just two weeks ago, the Green Bay Packers controlled their own playoff destiny. They were 6-6 coming off a massive win against the Kansas City Chiefs. The playoffs were an expectation. They even had an outside shot at winning the NFC North if they continued their winning ways and got some help from the teams around them. Now, all of those dreams have been dashed.

Packers’ offense vs. Panthers’ defense Carolina’s defense has kept them competitive throughout the season, and they have some star power to give them some teeth on that side of the ball. Brian Burns is one of the league’s best pass rushers and has continued to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks this season.

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers TIME AND DATE: Noon on Sunday, Dec. 24 LOCATION: Bank of America Stadium TV: Fox RADIO: Flagship WRNW-FM Milwaukee - 97.3; Packers Radio Network includes WIXX-FM Green Bay - 101.1, WRLO-FM Antigo - 105.3, WLST-FM Marinette - 95.1, and WSAU Wausau - 550 AM and 95.1 FM 2023 RECORDS: Packers, 6-8. Panthers 2-12. HISTORY: These two teams have met 17 times with the Packers boasting an 11-6 record.