The Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers kick off Week 8 of the NFL season tonight as they meet at Lambeau Field.bet365 are offering eligible customers free bets when they stake a qualifying amount on tonight’s weekend opener between the Packers and the Panthers in Wisconsin, which can be opted into by following this link*.BET365 – Get free bets when you stake a qualifying amount – CLAIM HERE*The Green Bay Packers head into tonight’s match as strong favourites for victory on their home patch despite currently sitting bottom of the NFC North, though still hold plenty of hope of reaching the play-offs this season for a fourth consecutive season.All four teams in Matt LeFleur’s side’s division have a winning record, which even though the Packers currently sit rock bottom of the divisional table, their 4-3 record means they’re still occupying a wildcard place in the play-offs approaching the half way stage in the season.The Wisconsin side were on a three match winning run prior to their narrow 20-17 defeat against the Detroit Lions in Michigan last weekend, and will be looking to get back to winning ways tonight at Lambeau Field, where they’ve won their last two matches.The Carolina Panthers make the long trip north for tonight’s Thursday night clash sat at the top of the NFC South table despite falling to a 3-3 record last weekend with a heavy home defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, falling 43-13.The Panthers are looking to put an end to a run of eight consecutive losing seasons this term, but Dave Canales’ side will need to upset the odds to avoid falling to a 4-3 record, though they will take confidence from having won at Lambeau Field only last year.Canales’ men are yet to lose back to back games this season, and are 2-1 on the road this season will feel more than capable of bringing the victory back to Charlotte and coming out of the weekend with an all-important winning record.How to watch Green Bay Packers vs Carolina PanthersLocation: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USADate and time: Friday 30th October 2026, 12:15amHow to watch: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Ultra HDR Are you ready to play at the best football betting sites? Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices and learn about:Reality checks and time limitsSelf-exclusionDeposit limitsGambling blocker toolsLimiting gambling contentHow to prevent underage gambling in the UKA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Opt in required. Maximum reward varies. Qualifying bets only. Free Bets paid as Bet Credits within 72 hours of all qualifying bets settling. New and eligible customers only. T&Cs apply.