Detroit
Lions
2-1
35
FINAL
28
Carolina
Panthers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 35-28, showcasing their resilience in a tightly contested game. Both teams entered the contest hoping to secure a pivotal win as they jockey for position in the early season standings.
The Lions' offense was led by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw for three touchdowns, demonstrating efficiency and precision in the passing game. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 94 rushing yards, while the Panthers’ Bryce Young posted impressive numbers with 312 passing yards and a standout performance from receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who amassed 112 receiving yards.
Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson was a game-changer for Detroit, recording three sacks that disrupted Carolina's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hutchinson's pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing the Lions to regain control and seal the victory. Despite Bobby Okereke’s solid tackling effort for the Panthers, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lions’ defensive prowess and late-game execution.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 18 | 312 | 3 | 0 | 124.6 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 19 | 14 | 219 | 3 | 0 | 151.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 94 | 5.5 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

