Panthers: 3 burning questions heading into Week 10 matchup vs. Packers

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against Blake Martinez #50 of the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

The Carolina Panthers head to Green Bay to take on the Packers in a Week 10 matchup. Both teams enter the contest with winning records at the halfway point of the season.

The 5-3 Panthers enter the matchup fresh off of a great win at home against the Tennessee Titans. The team bounced back after a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers the week prior. They currently sit at second in the NFC South.

Running back Christian McCaffrey continued his case for MVP by running for 146 yards and two touchdowns. The defense shut down the Titans run game and only allowed 20 points in the contest.

The Packers enter the matchup coming off a surprising road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Green Bay is 7-2 so the loss is not that concerning as they still lead the NFC North division.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn’t get it going against the Chargers defense, passing for only 161 yards, his lowest total in a game this season.

Carolina has a few key injuries to monitor heading into the game. Cornerback James Bradberry, safety Eric Reid, and wide receiver Curtis Samuel are all questionable for the matchup.

ESPN‘s matchup predictor gives the Panthers just a 24-percent chance to beat the Packers in Green Bay. The team certainly has the talent to come out of Lambeau with the upset victory despite being heavy underdogs.

With the recent disappointing news that former MVP Cam Newton was put on the injured-reserved list which basically ends his season, Carolina enters the Week 10 matchup with a lot of questions about the future of the franchise.

Read on to see what Cat Crave believes to be the three burning questions that the Panthers need to address heading into the matchup with the Packers.