Here’s the game capsule from NFL Communications.
Carolina Panthers Notes
Quarterback Cam Newton had 62-yard run in Week 14 & is 1st quarterback in Super Bowl era with multiple 60+ yard runs in single season. Has five touchdowns vs. one interception for 97.3 rating in his past two games at home. Leads NFL quarterbacks in rush yards (585) & ties for 1st in rushing touchdowns (5).
Running back Jonathan Stewart rushed 16 times for 103 yards & career-high 3 rushing touchdowns last week & is 2nd in franchise history (Tim Biakabutuka) to rush for 100+ yards & 3 touchdowns on fewer than 20 attempts. Has 9 career games with 2+ rushing touchdowns, 2nd most in team history (DeAngelo Williams, 11).
Running back Christian McCaffrey leads NFL rookies in receptions (67), ranks 4th in scrimmage yards (838) & is 2nd among rookie running backs in receiving yards (519). Has 4 touchdowns (2 rushing, 2 receiving) in his past four games at home.
Wide receiver Devin Funchess aims for 3rd in row with a touchdown catch. Has 3 touchdowns in his past two games at home. Leads team & set career-highs with 762 receiving yards & 7 receiving touchdowns.
Defensive End Julius Peppers had sack last week. In his past four games vs. Green Bay, has 5.5 sacks, forced fumble and interception. Spent three seasons with Green Bay (2014-16) & had 25 sacks. Has 9.5 sacks & needs 0.5 to become 4th player since 1982 to have 10 seasons with 10+ sacks.
Linebacker Luke Kuechly had 14 tackles & sack in Week 14. Leads team with 103 tackles, his 6th consecutive 100+ tackle season since entering league in 2012. Is only player with 100+ tackles (103) & 3+ interceptions (3) in 2017.
Defensive tackle Kawann Short had 2 sacks last week, his 7th career multi-sack game. Had sack in last game vs. Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Notes
Quarterback Brett Hundley passed for career-high 265 yards with 3 touchdowns & 0 interceptions for 111.2 rating in Week 14, his 2nd career game with 3+ touchdowns & 0 interceptions. In his past three games on road, has 722 pass yards, 7 touchdowns & 0 interceptions for a 117.3 rating.
In 4 career games vs. Carolina, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has 1,230 pass yards (307.5 per game), 12 touchdowns & 2 interceptions for a 112.1 rating.
Running back Jamaal Williams (rookie) had 118 scrimmage yards (69 receiving, 49 rushing) & 2 touchdowns (1 rushing, 1 receiving) last week. In past three games, has 376 scrimmage yards (125.3 per game) & 5 touchdowns (3 rushing, 2 receiving). Aims for 4th game in a row with 100+ scrimmage yards & rushing touchdown.
Running back Aaron Jones ties for 2nd among NFC rookies with 4 rushing touchdowns.
Wide receiver Davante Adams ties for 2nd in NFL with 9 receiving touchdowns. Had 10 catches for 84 yards & 2 touchdowns, including a 25-yard game-winning touchdown catch in overtime last week. Has 12 receiving touchdowns in his past nine games on the road. Aims for 8th game in a row on the road with a touchdown.
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson aims for his 3rd game in a row vs. Carolina with 80+ receiving yards & touchdown. Since 2016, Adams (21) & Nelson (20) rank 1st & 2nd in NFC in touchdown catches & are only pair of teammates with 20+ receiving touchdowns each.
Wide receiver Randall Cobb has 220 receiving yards (110 per game) & 2 touchdowns in his past 2 games vs. Carolina.
Linebacker Clay Matthews has 5 sacks in his past three games. Aims for 4th game in a row with a sack. Since entering league in 2009, is only player with 400+ tackles (432) & 80+ sacks (80).
Linebacker Blake Martinez ranks 3rd in NFL with career-high 117 tackles. Has 34 tackles, interception & fumble recovery in his last three games.
Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had an interception last week. Has 10 interceptions since 2015, 2nd most among NFL safeties.