Packers Activate Welch For Panthers Game

Ahead of Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the Green Bay Packers (5-1-1) will host the Carolina Panthers (4-4) at Lambeau Field in a game with NFC seeding implications. Wisconsin native Kristian Welch — a special-teams standout who was cut after training camp in both 2024 and 2025 — was added to the active roster to replace linebacker Nick Niemann, who was placed on injured reserve, and will play his first game of the season. Carolina, coming off a 40-9 loss to Buffalo, will have quarterback Bryce Young back under center as he looks to regain momentum. The game will be televised on FOX and streamed on services such as Fubo; the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will pilot a Microsoft Teams live chat for fans during the matchup. The contest will test whether Green Bay can sustain its three-game winning streak at home and whether Carolina can rebound with Young leading the offense.