Detroit
Lions
3-0
30
FINAL
22
Carolina
Panthers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Detroit Lions held off the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 30-22. With both teams fighting for momentum early in the season, this victory gives the Lions a significant boost as they aim to solidify their playoff hopes.
Jared Goff was the star of the show for Detroit, throwing for 324 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and decision-making under pressure. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his favorite target, racking up 145 receiving yards and proving to be a vital piece of the Lions' offensive strategy. Meanwhile, Bryce Young led the Panthers on the ground with 54 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions’ aerial assault.
Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt, with Jack Campbell leading the charge with three total tackles and Derrick Moore adding to the pressure with a sack. The turning point came in the second half when Goff connected on a critical touchdown pass that put the Lions ahead for good, while the Panthers struggled to find answers on defense. Despite Jaycee Horn's two interceptions for Carolina, the Lions' balanced attack and defensive efforts were key in securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 12 | 324 | 4 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 10 | 130 | 0 | 2 | 27.9 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 9 | 0.9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 145 | 72.5 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 5 | 5 | 1 | 55 |

