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Panthers defeat Lions 32-26 in Sunday Night Football

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The Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 32-26 in their Week 4 Sunday Night Football matchup at Bank of America Stadium. Despite entering the game as underdogs, underdogs and facing injuries to wide receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette, the Panthers overcame their defensive injuries setbacks to secure the win. Carolina’s offense was led by rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who recorded a career-high 192 receiving yards and two touchdowns, touchdowns on 14 catches, and quarterback Bryce Young, who threw completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards. Running back Chuba Hubbard also contributed two significantly with 122 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Detroit’s Jared Goff threw for 412 yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs recorded a touchdown, but the Lions' defense struggled to contain Carolina’s passing attack. attack, allowing the Panthers to score on six consecutive possessions during the second half. The loss drops the Lions to a 2-2 record and record. Following the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the defensive struggles, specifically noting that the secondary is ‘not good enough right now.’ This performance has intensified scrutiny of their the Detroit defensive unit, which has ranked near the bottom of the league in several categories. Following the game, categories, leading some analysts have called for coaching changes, suggesting to suggest head coach Dan Campbell reconsider the role of defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

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  1. 2026-10-05 08:13 UTC Panthers defeat Lions 32-26 in Sunday Night Football
  2. 2026-10-05 04:37 UTC Panthers defeat Lions 32-26 in Sunday Night Football
  3. 2026-10-05 02:24 UTC Panthers and Lions prepare for Week 4 Sunday Night Football
  4. 2026-10-05 00:45 UTC Panthers and Lions prepare for Week 4 Sunday Night Football
  5. 2026-10-04 22:59 UTC Panthers and Lions prepare for Week 4 Sunday Night Football
  6. 2026-10-02 02:42 UTC Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions injury updates
  7. 2026-10-01 19:16 UTC Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions injury updates

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