The Carolina Panthers pulled off a stunning 16–13 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, proving they can win tough games in cold conditions.

The victory lifted Carolina to 5–4, fueled by Rico Dowdle’s 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns and sealed by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald’s 49-yard game-winner as time expired — his second walk-off kick this season.

Defensively, the Panthers rebounded after last week’s loss to Buffalo, holding Green Bay’s top-10 offense to one touchdown while forcing critical red-zone stops.

The Packers entered the matchup as heavy favorites, but Carolina’s balance and composure helped them silence the Lambeau Field crowd — which, as it turned out, caused trouble of its own.

According to Green Bay Police, officers handled 12 calls for service during the g

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