Detroit
Lions
2-1
31
FINAL
21
Carolina
Panthers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Carolina Panthers 31-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Lions showcased their offensive prowess to secure the victory and improve their standing in the league.
Quarterback Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 274 yards, while standout tight end Sam LaPorta made a significant impact with 141 receiving yards. Jameson Williams added a ground game spark with 75 rushing yards, helping the Lions maintain offensive momentum throughout the contest.
Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson was a force for Detroit, recording two sacks that halted Carolina's drives at pivotal moments. The Panthers' Devin Lloyd kept things interesting with two interceptions, but ultimately, the Lions' well-rounded performance and critical defensive plays were the deciding factors in their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 274 | 0 | 4 | 45.0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 15 | 5 | 33% | 64 | 0 | 2 | 8.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 7 | 141 | 20.1 | 59 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 42 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 62 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |