Lions at Panthers
Detroit Lions 31, Carolina Panthers 28 · War Room
Final Score
Lions 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 243 yds passingJaylen Warren 125 yds rushingGarrett Wilson 152 yds receivingCharvarius Ward Sr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 365 · 314Passing yards 227 · 189Rushing yards 138 · 125Completions 20/26 · 10/14Yards per carry 7.3 · 8.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 31-28. With both teams vying for an early-season edge in the standings, this victory for the Lions keeps them in the hunt for playoff positioning as the season progresses.
Lions quarterback Taylen Green led the charge, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and playmaking ability. On the ground, the Panthers' Jaylen Warren made a significant impact with 125 rushing yards, while Garrett Wilson provided a deep threat, racking up 152 receiving yards. Together, they kept the Panthers competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays, with Charvarius Ward Sr. recording five tackles and an interception. However, it was the Lions' ability to convert on crucial third downs that solidified their victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Green connected with a receiver for a touchdown, putting Detroit ahead for good and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 20/26 | 77% | 243 | 3 | 1 | 127.5 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 7/13 | 54% | 207 | 2 | 1 | 106.5 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1/1 | 100% | -6 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 10 | 93 | 9.3 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 14 | 125 | 8.9 | 25 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 51 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 4 | 152 | 38.0 | 40 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 31 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Joey Porter JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Julian LoveFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Braden MannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 4 | 26 |
| Panthers | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |