The Green Bay Packers were fortunate to leave Charlotte with a victory on Christmas Eve, beating the Carolina Panthers 33-30.

Things started well for the Packers as they scored on four of their five first-half possessions, the lone exception coming on a hail mary attempt. In the half, Jordan Love threw for 134 yards and a touchdown while sneaking in for another. Aaron Jones ran for 89 yards while A.J. Dillon punched one in to give the Packers a 23-10 lead at the break. 

A touchdown pass in the opening moments to Romeo Doubs was the only success would have for much of the second half while much of the goodwill the defense built in the first half when Bryce Young led the Panthers on a game-tying touchdown drive. Love would come dashing all the way in his final drive, getting Anders Carlson into position to kick his first-ever game-winning field goal.

It was the Christmas that almost wasn't for the Packers as the Panthers got to within field goal range with seconds remaining. They could not spike the ball in time, however, giving the Packers the win.

The Packers' do-or-die tour continues next week in Minnesota when they play the Vikings.