Detroit
Lions
0-1
56
FINAL
76
Carolina
Panthers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Carolina Panthers topped the Detroit Lions 76-56 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Panthers firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Lions will need to regroup after a tough outing on the road.
Bryce Young was nothing short of spectacular for the Panthers, throwing for 458 yards and an astounding eight touchdowns, showcasing his ability to light up the scoreboard. On the other side, Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance for Detroit, rushing for 232 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Carolina's explosive offense. Tetairoa McMillan also made his mark, racking up 224 receiving yards and adding to the Panthers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Panthers made critical plays when it mattered most, with Devin Lloyd intercepting two passes and Jaelan Phillips contributing a sack. The game's turning point came when Lloyd's second interception set up another quick touchdown, extending Carolina's lead and putting the Lions in a must-score situation. The Panthersβ ability to force turnovers was pivotal in securing their dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 458 | 8 | 5 | 91.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 440 | 6 | 4 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 21 | 232 | 11.0 | 81 | 2 | 63 | 2 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 11 | 224 | 20.4 | 58 | 6 | 33 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 74 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 80 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 87 | 87.0 | 50 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 34 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 17 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 46 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 17 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

