Detroit
Lions
0-3
36
FINAL
67
Carolina
Panthers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Carolina Panthers topped the Detroit Lions 67-36 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Panthers' position as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against the Lions.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 303 yards and four touchdowns, while Chuba Hubbard dominated on the ground with 152 rushing yards. Jalen Coker emerged as a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 238 yards, demonstrating the Panthers' ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made critical plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by JT Woods’ remarkable three interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Woods picked off a pass that set up another touchdown, widening the gap and forcing the Lions to play catch-up. Carolina's defense, combined with their offensive firepower, proved too much for Detroit to handle, sealing a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 12 | 303 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 25 | 12 | 165 | 1 | 3 | 43.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 13 | 6 | 156 | 1 | 4 | 76.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 7 | 152 | 21.7 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 139 | 7.7 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker | WR | 9 | 238 | 26.4 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 9 | 226 | 25.1 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 51 |

