Game Recap
In a December 14 week 16 contest, the Packers finished with a dominant 31-10 win over the Panthers. The Packers were ahead at halftime 17-3 and coasted to an easy victory.
The Packers were guided by Brett Favre who threw for 256 yards passing, 3 touchdowns. Aaron Hayden ran for 86 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Antonio Freeman caught 166 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns, 10 receptions.
For the Panthers, Kerry Collins threw for zero interceptions. Fred Lane rumbled for 119 yards rushing, 1 TD.
The Packers tallied 458 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were 8 of 16 on third downs. The Panthers ended up with 172 total yards, 9 first downs, 1 turnovers and 0 penalties. They were 5 of 15 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat Carolina PanthersCAR 31-10
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 1997
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 458, Turnovers: 1
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 172, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| GNB |
14 |
3 |
7 |
7 |
31 |
| CAR |
0 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brett Favre | GNB | 18-34 | 256 | 3 | 1 | 58 | |
| Kerry Collins | CAR | 7-26 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Fred Lane | CAR | 19 | 119 | 1 | 35 | |
| Aaron Hayden | GNB | 14 | 86 | 1 | 21 | |
| Dorsey Levens | GNB | 17 | 73 | 0 | 18 | |
| William Henderson | GNB | 5 | 32 | 0 | 15 | |
| Brett Favre | GNB | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Robert Brooks | GNB | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Kerry Collins | CAR | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Antonio Freeman | GNB | 10 | 166 | 2 | 58 | |
| Robert Brooks | GNB | 2 | 43 | 1 | 23 | |
| Rae Carruth | CAR | 4 | 28 | 0 | 11 | |
| Don Beebe | GNB | 2 | 28 | 0 | 23 | |
| Ernie Mills | CAR | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Mark Chmura | GNB | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| William Henderson | GNB | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
| Muhsin Muhammad | CAR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 24 | 140 | 1 | | |
| GNB | 41 | 218 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 7-26 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| GNB | 18-34 | 256 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
- Attendance: 70,887
- Weather: 41 degrees, relative humidity 52%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
