Packers-Panthers 'TNF' takeaways: Jordan Love leads Green Bay to win despite one-dimensional offense

A night that included a celebration in honor of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers ended with the Green Bay Packers leaving Lambeau Field with a much-needed victory on the "Thursday Night Football" stage. 

Green Bay defeated the Carolina Panthers, 27-19, exposing their opponent and showcasing more of their own potential. And the Packers were even in the midst of a blowout win until Bryce Young and Carolina put together a late touchdown drive within the final six minutes of the game. 

But also this game told two stories for Green Bay. First, the Packers can generate a pass rush even without Micah Parsons on the field. Second, they can be as dangerous as anyone offensively when Jordan Love is at his best. 

Key takeaway: Green Bay has underachieved at times this season, but still has plenty of room to grow 

Coming into the game, the Packers were reeling after a 20-17 loss to their NFC North rival Detroit Lions. At 4-3, they were in last place in the division standings despite the winning record. They had to get the win, and they did. 

Love enjoyed one of his most efficient performances of the season, completing 30 of his 41 pass attempts (73.2%) for 288 yards. He averaged seven yards per completion and threw three touchdowns to one interception. When he was on, the offense was able to move the ball, though it was also clear that the Packers need to establish a ground game in order for the unit to ever reach its true potential.