Carolina Panthers defeat Detroit Lions 32-26 in primetime win

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 32-26 in a Sunday Night Football matchup, improving their record to 2-2. The victory was driven by a strong connection between quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns, while McMillan recorded a career-high 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns.

Running back Chuba Hubbard contributed significantly to the win, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the loss, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 412 yards and a touchdown, and the Lions' offense remained competitive, though the team's defense struggled, allowing 445 total yards.

Following the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the team's defensive struggles, noting that the unit ranks last in the NFL in yards and points allowed per game. Campbell expressed a commitment to improvement rather than making immediate coaching changes, while also emphasizing the need for the offense to avoid mediocrity.