Carolina arrives as a fast, methodical unit, operating at the 86th pctl in pace and converting third downs at a solid 75th pctl, which is 59 points better than Green Bay in that category. The Panthers' pass rush grades at only the 28th pctl, so containing Green Bay's occasional big-play bursts will rely more on staying ahead of the chains than generating direct pressure.

Check back the day before the game for the full preview and picks.

• Green Bay's elite turnover creation (97th pctl) against a Carolina offense that generates takeaways at only the 38th pctl, the team that wins the turnover margin almost certainly wins the game
• Whether the Packers' deep passing game (88th pctl explosive pass) can compensate for their early-down and third-down struggles in cold Lambeau conditions
• Carolina's pace advantage (86th pctl vs Green Bay's 45th) and whether tempo disrupts the Packers' defensive structure