Detroit
Lions
3-0
63
FINAL
31
Carolina
Panthers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 63-31 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Lions' position in the league but also showcases their offensive firepower against a struggling Panthers team.
Jared Goff threw for four touchdowns, guiding the Lions' explosive offense, while Jahmyr Gibbs racked up an impressive 191 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Panthers' defense. Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving game, accumulating 211 yards and finding the end zone, proving to be a nightmare for Carolina's secondary throughout the matchup.
The Lions' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Jack Campbell stepping up to record 2.5 sacks and five total tackles, disrupting the Panthers' rhythm. Joey Porter Jr. also made his mark with two interceptions, helping to shift the momentum decisively in favor of Detroit. The turning point came when the Lions scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 14 | 44% | 385 | 2 | 5 | 69.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 6 | 29% | 234 | 4 | 2 | 73.5 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 191 | 11.9 | 20 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 211 | 52.8 | 30 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 96 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 100 | 50.0 | 26 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

