Detroit
Lions
2-1
28
FINAL
31
Carolina
Panthers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 31-28, solidifying their position in the early season standings. Both teams came into this game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Offensively, Bryce Young showcased his talent for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team to victory. Jared Goff of the Lions put up impressive numbers as well, racking up 343 passing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 109 rushing yards, while Sam LaPorta was a standout in the passing game, recording 106 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, Tre'von Moehrig made a crucial impact for the Panthers with an interception that stifled a Lions drive, providing a key momentum shift. Despite the Lions' strong defensive efforts, including Aidan Hutchinson's 1.5 sacks, it was the Panthers' ability to make big plays when it mattered most that ultimately determined the outcome of this tightly contested matchup. The game turned in the fourth quarter when Carolina's defense held firm, allowing them to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 343 | 2 | 2 | 90.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 275 | 3 | 0 | 144.1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 4 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 70 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 21 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 93 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 41 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 |

