Detroit
Lions
1-2
45
FINAL
42
Carolina
Panthers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 45-42, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience. With both teams seeking to establish momentum early in the season, this high-scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Leading the charge for the Lions was running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who put on an electrifying performance, racking up a staggering 409 rushing yards. Quarterback Bryce Young of the Panthers also shone brightly, throwing for 193 yards and three touchdowns, making the contest a showcase of offensive talent. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan added to the excitement with 68 receiving yards, keeping the Panthers competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions managed to make crucial stops, with D.J. Reed leading the team with five total tackles, while Alim McNeill contributed with a key sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Tyrel Dodson intercepted a pass from the Lions, giving the Panthers an opportunity to tie the game, but ultimately, Detroit's defense held firm, sealing the victory in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 193 | 3 | 0 | 145.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 101 | 0 | 1 | 54.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 409 | 22.7 | 59 | 6 | 87 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 24 | 249 | 10.4 | 34 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 5 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

