Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
Associated PressGREEN BAY, Wis. — A fast start helped the Green Bay Packers overcome a shaky second-half performance and remain on pace to earn the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Aaron Jones rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown as the NFC North champions reached the end zone on their first three series before hanging on to beat the Carolina Panthers 24-16 on Saturday night. Rodgers capped Green Bay’s first series with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan, who has scored in five consecutive games. After Carolina cut the lead to 7-3 on Slye’s 36-yard field goal, Green Bay reached the end zone again as Rodgers ran it in on third-and-goal from the 6. ADAMS’ STREAK SNAPPED Green Bay’s Davante Adams had seven catches for 42 yards and didn’t reach the end zone, ending his streak of eight games with a touchdown reception.