Packers, Panthers Could Draw 20-Plus Flags in Week 8 as NFL's Most-Penalized Teams Meet
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Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 29
Packers, Panthers Could Draw 20-Plus Flags in Week 8 as NFL's Most-Penalized Teams Meet
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 29
Summary
Thursday night's Panthers-Packers opener pairs two of the NFL's most-penalized teams, raising expectations for a flag-heavy Week 8 game.
Green Bay averages a league-high 9.3 penalties per game and Carolina 8.7, while the Panthers lead the NFL in penalty yards at 79.2 per game and the Packers rank second at 78.0.
Scott Novak's crew adds to that outlook, entering the game with league highs of 22.7 penalties called and 20.1 accepted per game.
The expected stream of stoppages could stretch a matchup that another preview already projected as low-scoring between Carolina and Green Bay.