Lambeaux secured a commanding 31-10 victory over the Panthers in their regular-season meeting on Sunday, extending their impressive run of form while deepening the hosts' struggles. The result at the stadium leaves little doubt about which side arrived with momentum heading into this clash.
The Panthers have been searching for answers of late, suffering three straight defeats ahead of this fixture. They were beaten 44-3 by the Bears last week, after a 52-14 hammering by the Tigers and a 49-30 loss to the Texans, and this afternoon's performance offered no respite from that downward spiral.
By contrast, Lambeaux have been on a good run, winning all three of their previous outings with authority. A 26-7 demolition of the Wildcats, a 44-7 thrashing of the Lions, and a 38-27 victory over the Cowboys had built considerable confidence before they reached for their pocket against the home side.
The margin of victory told its own story. Lambeaux found no answer from a Panthers defence that looked疲态 at every turn, while their own attack operated with the precision of a well-drilled unit. The old head settled them down when it mattered, and the visitors never looked back once they took control.
What the result means is clear enough. The Panthers remain in the doldrums, three defeats in a row leaving them with a mountain to climb, while Lambeaux continue to assert themselves with each passing game. The table goes out of the window in these games, but the pattern is becoming impossible to ignore.
