Detroit
Lions
1-2
28
FINAL
51
Carolina
Panthers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning offensive showcase, the Carolina Panthers triumphed over the Detroit Lions with a final score of 51-28 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This matchup proved crucial for both teams, as the Panthers sought to maintain their momentum while the Lions aimed to bounce back from previous setbacks.
Bryce Young was nothing short of spectacular for Carolina, throwing for an incredible 627 yards and six touchdowns, dominating the field with pinpoint precision. He connected with Chris Brazzell II, who racked up a staggering 370 receiving yards, solidifying their connection as one of the league's most potent duos. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions on the ground with 114 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Panthers' explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, Tre'von Moehrig led the charge for Carolina with five total tackles, contributing to a well-rounded effort that stifled the Lions' attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Panthers scored three consecutive touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach. Despite Aidan Hutchinson's two sacks for Detroit and Brian Branch's interception, Carolina's relentless offense proved too much to handle, sealing the victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 25 | 81% | 627 | 6 | 1 | 144.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 243 | 3 | 1 | 94.4 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 26 | 114 | 4.4 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 8 | 370 | 46.3 | 171 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 29 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 13 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 44 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Anthony Schwartz | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Incoom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |

