Detroit
Lions
2-1
59
FINAL
20
Carolina
Panthers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Carolina Panthers 59-20 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The Lions' offense was firing on all cylinders, while the Panthers struggled to keep pace, marking a critical moment in the season for both teams.
Joe Milton led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 421 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his deep-ball capability and precision. Isaac TeSlaa was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 141 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed with 64 rushing yards to keep the defense honest. The Lions' offensive display was a testament to their explosive potential.
On the defensive side, Kerby Joseph anchored the unit with four total tackles, while Aidan Hutchinson added pressure with one sack. Chuck Clark made a pivotal interception, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Lions. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Detroit scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively sealing the Panthers' fate and solidifying their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 421 | 5 | 0 | 155.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 294 | 3 | 1 | 119.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 23 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 56 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 67 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 54 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 51 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 37 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin White | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

