Panthers at Lions
Carolina Panthers 16, Detroit Lions 10 · LJ BOWL
Final Score
Panthers 16 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Lions 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPBryce Young 202 yds passingAaron Jones Sr 86 yds rushingAaron Jones Sr 95 yds receivingJack Campbell 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 272 · 126Passing yards 184 · 105Rushing yards 88 · 21Completions 5/7 · 5/11Yards per carry 5.9 · 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 16-10 in a hard-fought Wildcard Round matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for a spot in the divisional round, the stakes were high, and the Panthers managed to hold off a late-game charge from the Lions to secure their victory.
Leading the offensive effort for Carolina was Bryce Young, who threw for 202 yards and kept the chains moving when it mattered most. Aaron Jones Sr. was a dual threat, rushing for 86 yards and racking up an impressive 95 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility and ability to make crucial plays in the passing game. For Detroit, Jared Goff contributed a touchdown pass but struggled to find rhythm against a resilient Panthers defense.
On the defensive side, the Panthers made key stops that ultimately shaped the game's outcome. Ellis Robinson IV's interception proved pivotal, halting a promising Lions drive and shifting momentum back to Carolina. The Lions' Jack Campbell led the team with three total tackles and a sack, but it was the Panthers' defensive playmaking that sealed the win, as they thwarted Detroit's attempts to score in critical moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 5/7 | 71% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 5/11 | 45% | 127 | 1 | 2 | 78.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 95 | 95.0 | 97 | 1 | 95 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 33 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 24 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau SatualaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick WhitesideCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 1/1 | 1 | 35 |