This is a bad matchup for the Panthers despite the fact that they are a solid 4-1 on the road this season.  The Panthers would like to establish a running game with DeShaun Foster and DeAngelo Williams against a Packers run defense that is only allowing 92.9 yards rushing per game and 3.9 ypc.  If the Panthers can’t run the ball at least a little bit the Packers will bring the house against Vinny Testaverde and that will turn out badly for the Panthers as Aaron Kampman (9 sacks) and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (8.5 sacks) have been living in opposing backfields.  If the Panthers can run the ball a little bit then Vinny Testeverde might be able to get the ball deep to Steve Smith (45 rec, 590 yards, 6 TDs) off of play action.

The Packers will probably try to run a more balanced offense this week against the Panthers like they did last week against the Vikings.  The Panthers give up 113.2 yards rushing per game so Ryan Grant (305 yards, 4.2 ypc) should get his share of carries and yards in this game.  The Panthers only have 9 sacks this season so Brett Favre should have plenty of time to locate receivers and get them the football.  The Packers have 4 different receivers with at least 27 receptions so far this season so the Panthers could be in big trouble on Sunday.

PREDICTION:  PACKERS 31, PANTHERS 13