Detroit
Lions
3-0
28
FINAL
3
Carolina
Panthers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Detroit Lions topped the Carolina Panthers 28-3 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Lions solidify their position in the league standings while the Panthers struggle to find their rhythm, still seeking their first win of the season.
Jared Goff led the Lions' offensive charge, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as Goff's favorite target, racking up 76 receiving yards, while the Lions' ground game contributed effectively to the overall offensive performance.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Brian Branch leading the charge with four total tackles, while Levi Onwuzurike added a key sack. Jack Campbell's interception served as a pivotal moment, halting any momentum the Panthers were trying to build. The Detroit defense's ability to stifle Carolina's offense was a critical factor in this commanding win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 155 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | 7 | 2 | 29% | 25 | 0 | 0 | 41.9 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | -3 | 0 | 1 | 16.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 73 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 |

