Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions - October 04, 2026

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FinalOct 4

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Lions logo, Lions 2-2, 1ST 3, 2ND 13, 3RD 3, 4TH 7, TOT 26

Panthers logo, Panthers 2-2, 1ST 7, 2ND 9, 3RD 13, 4TH 3, TOT 32

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1:50R.Fitzgerald extra point is good.

1:56[1st & 10 @ DET 15] C.Hubbard rushed left tackle for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

12:09[4th & 12 @ CAR 36] J.Bates 54 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-H.Hatten, Holder-J.Fox.

McMillan Sets 3 Career Highs 📈

14 receptions, 192 yards and 2 TDs in massive win over Lions

Tet Having Career Game 📈

B/R Gridiron

@brgridiron

Tetairoa McMillan is TERRORIZING the Lions 11 catches 162 yards 2 TD (via @NFL)

McMillan's 2nd TD ✌️

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

TMAC x2 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

Hubbard Runs it For 6 💨

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

Primetime tuddy ‼️ 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

Gibbs Sneaks It In 6️⃣

Detroit Lions

@Lions

Oh yeah, Jah

Young to McMillan Dot 🎯

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

Beautiful ball 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

What's Buzzing

SportsCenter

"A performance like this is always expected." Tetairoa McMillan joins Sportscenter with @notthefakeSVP following his career-high night against the Lions 🔥

ESPN Insights

What a Night! The Panthers have scored 121 points this season, their most through the first 4 games of a season in franchise history. Tetairoa McMillan recorded 14 receptions for 192 yards, both the second-most in a game in franchise history.

Joe Person

With each passing week, Bryce Young takes another step toward securing the bag. Instant takeaways from the Panthers' big, prime-time win over the Lions: https://t.co/JC0d1rcNfX

NFL on ESPN

"I trust 4 so much." 🔥 Bryce Young on the connection between him and Tetairoa McMillan 🤝

Mike Kaye

#Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan praises OC Brad Idzik’s humility and collaboration with his playmakers:

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Detroit Lions	-4.5 -110	O 52.5 -110	-230
Carolina Panthers	+4.5 -110	U 52.5 -110	+194

▶️ Full Lions-Panthers Recap

Bryce, McMillan ball out on SNF. Watch highlights 🎥

Lions' Inactives vs. Panthers

Detroit Lions

@Lions

#DETvsCAR inactives

Panthers' Inactives vs. Lions

Joe Person

@josephperson

Panthers' inactives: Injured: WR Jalen Coker, G Damien Lewis, DT Cam Jackson Healthy scratches: TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, OT Albert Reese Emergency third QB: Haynes King

SNF Could Be Make-or-Break 😯

Why Sunday's matchup could be a fork in the road for the Lions and Panthers

www.panthers.com•1w

Rapid Reactions: Panthers deliver in prime time, beating Lions with big-play offenseThe Panthers beat Detroit 32-26 on Sunday Night Football, with their offensive stars having big nights, and a late stop by young defenders coming just in time.

sidelionreport.com•1w

8 takeaways from Lions' disastrous Week 4 loss to PanthersDetroit just made the Panthers look like a Super Bowl contender, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight for their defensive woes.

catcrave.com•1w

5 major observations from Bryce Young's performance against the LionsHow did Bryce Young fare on prime time?

Dan Campbell on Lions Loss

Detroit Lions

@Lions

Coach Campbell on today's game

Panthers Locker Room Video 🐾

Sunday Night Football on NBC

@SNFonNBC

QB1 🤝 MVP The Panthers locker room brought the HYPE for Bryce Young after a primetime WIN!

Bleacher Report•1w

New Contenders Starting To Emerge? 🗣️Giants, Browns and Raiders among the teams who are now 3-1. Three squads remain undefeated 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Panthers Offense Had Field Day In Win 😮‍💨Bryce, Tet and Hubbard dominate in first home win of season. Tap for stats 📲

Tet Having Career Game 📈

B/R Gridiron

@brgridiron

Tetairoa McMillan is TERRORIZING the Lions 11 catches 162 yards 2 TD (via @NFL)

McMillan's 2nd TD ✌️

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

TMAC x2 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

Gibbs Sneaks It In 6️⃣

Detroit Lions

@Lions

Oh yeah, Jah

Young to McMillan Dot 🎯

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

Beautiful ball 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

Hubbard Runs it For 6 💨

Carolina Panthers

@Panthers

Primetime tuddy ‼️ 📺 NBC #DETvsCAR

Bleacher Report•1w

Week 4 Fantasy Updates 📝All the latest injury news and more 📲

www.catscratchreader.com•1w

Panthers vs Lions: Week 4 discussion threadHow many Panthers can walk into the bye week?

sidelionreport.com•1w

Sam LaPorta news may push the Lions toward a Brian Branch contract extensionIf the Lions end up choosing who to pay between Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch, a pivot may be coming now.

www.prideofdetroit.com•1w

Detroit Lions Week 4 rooting guide: Best possible outcomesA look at best possible outcomes for the Detroit Lions in our Week 4 NFL rooting guide.

catcrave.com•1w

Xavier Legette’s IR setback puts his Panthers future on shaky groundIt's another big blow for Xavier Legette.

Bleacher Report•1w

Updates from EVERY NFL GameFollow along for all the action from the slate 📲

www.prideofdetroit.com•1w

Lions vs. Panthers: Best odds, bets, and parlaysThe Lions travel to face the Panthers in Week 4. Here are the best bets for the game.

www.prideofdetroit.com•1w

NFL Week 4 expert picks, score predictions: Lions at PanthersThe POD staff makes their expert picks for the NFL Week 4 Sunday Night Football battle between the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.

sidelionreport.com•1w

Latest injury news on Jalen Coker gives Lions secondary a big breakCoker has been the Panthers' top receiving option through three weeks of action.

catcrave.com•1w

Panthers lean toward caution with Jalen Coker amid mounting injury strainThey're playing the long game.

sidelionreport.com•1w

Sam LaPorta's extension talks pausing doesn't mean he's a guaranteed goner in 2027LaPorta might walk in 2027 without a franchise tag.

www.panthers.com•1w

Once again, Panthers hoping to get the run game going against the LionsIn 2022, it was freezing instead of raining. But the emphasis on fixing the run game was the same as tonight, when the Lions roll into Bank of America Stadium.

Bleacher Report•1w

LaPorta Expected To FALions and TE have ceased negotiations for new contract (Rapoport)

www.prideofdetroit.com•1w

Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 4 at Panthers on SNFAn updated look at the 2026 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of their Week 4 game vs. the Carolina Panthers.

www.prideofdetroit.com•1w

Detroit Lions, Sam LaPorta cut extension talks with no new contractThe Detroit Lions and TE Sam LaPorta have reportedly cut off contract extension talks with no new deal.

sidelionreport.com•1w

3 bold predictions for Lions ahead of primetime matchup vs. PanthersLooking to put an end to their defensive struggles, the Detroit Lions, with a 2-1 record, travel to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers in a Sunday Night Fo

catcrave.com•1w

Is Jalen Coker playing today vs. Lions? Latest updates for Panthers WR in Week 4It's not looking good for Jalen Coker.