Detroit
Lions
0-3
32
FINAL
38
Carolina
Panthers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Carolina Panthers held off the Detroit Lions with a final score of 38-32, improving their season record while dealing a tough blow to the Lions' playoff hopes. Both teams fought hard, but the Panthers emerged victorious in a contest that showcased their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Chuba Hubbard was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 164 rushing yards, while Chris Brazzell II was Young's go-to target, accumulating 82 receiving yards. This potent combination kept the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, including a critical interception by Devin Lloyd. Nic Scourton also contributed with a sack, applying pressure to the Lions' offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Panthers' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, sealing the victory and showcasing their resilience in a high-stakes environment.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 19 | 12 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 119.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 23 | 10 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 67.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 18 | 164 | 9.1 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 150 | 11.5 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 82 | 41.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

