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2026 Week 4 · Regular season

Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers: 2026 Week 4

Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions, 26–32. Review the final score, quarter-by-quarter scoring, team and player stats, key drives and highlights.

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Lions vs. Panthers Game Details

Date, kickoff time, TV and streaming listing, venue and current game status.

Week 4 Final DET at CAR
Date
Kickoff
8:20 PM ET
TV / Stream
NBC
Venue
Bank of America StadiumCharlotte, NC
Postgame video

Lions vs. Panthers 2026 Game Highlights

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Completed game

Lions vs. Panthers Final Score and Game Result

Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions, 26–32.

DET record

Detroit Lions

2-2
CAR record

Carolina Panthers

2-2
Quarter-by-quarter result

Lions vs. Panthers Box Score by Quarter: 2026 Week 4

See how the scoring developed in every quarter before the 26–32 final.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
DET Detroit Lions3133726
CAR Carolina Panthers7913332
Top performers

Lions vs. Panthers Player Stat Leaders

Compare the leading passers, rushers, receivers and defenders from the completed game.

Passing Yards
DET

Jared Goff

32/52, 412 YDS, 1 TD

CAR

Bryce Young

29/41, 329 YDS, 2 TD

Rushing Yards
DET

Jahmyr Gibbs

15 CAR, 46 YDS, 1 TD

CAR

Chuba Hubbard

20 CAR, 122 YDS, 2 TD

Receiving Yards
DET

Jameson Williams

6 REC, 102 YDS

CAR

Tetairoa McMillan

14 REC, 192 YDS, 2 TD

Sacks
DET

DJ Wonnum

1

CAR

Princely Umanmielen

1

Tackles
DET

Jack Campbell

13

CAR

Akayleb Evans

11

Game statistics

Lions vs. Panthers Team Stats Comparison

Compare total offense, third downs, turnovers, red-zone performance, penalties and possession.

DETStatisticCAR
241st Downs28
4-123rd down efficiency5-12
1-34th down efficiency2-2
452Total Yards445
406Passing318
46Rushing127
0Turnovers0
9-67Penalties8-60
2-4Red Zone (Made-Att)3-4
26:45Possession33:15
Every scoring play

Lions vs. Panthers Scoring Summary and Touchdown Timeline

Follow each touchdown and field goal in chronological order, with the score after every play.

  1. Q112:05
    DET

    Jake Bates 54 Yd Field Goal

    3–0
  2. Q11:50
    CAR

    Chuba Hubbard 15 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    3–7
  3. Q212:37
    DET

    Jake Bates 43 Yd Field Goal

    6–7
  4. Q28:08
    CAR

    Tetairoa McMillan 32 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)

    6–13
  5. Q22:14
    DET

    Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)

    13–13
  6. Q20:28
    CAR

    Ryan Fitzgerald 47 Yd Field Goal

    13–16
  7. Q20:00
    DET

    Jake Bates 41 Yd Field Goal

    16–16
  8. Q39:33
    CAR

    Tetairoa McMillan 10 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)

    16–22
  9. Q36:21
    DET

    Jake Bates 26 Yd Field Goal

    19–22
  10. Q32:47
    CAR

    Chuba Hubbard 2 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    19–29
  11. Q48:59
    CAR

    Ryan Fitzgerald 33 Yd Field Goal

    19–32
  12. Q43:38
    DET

    Sam LaPorta 8 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    26–32
Individual statistics

Lions vs. Panthers Player Box Score and Individual Stats

Open each category for passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and kicking statistics.

Passing Stats

Detroit Lions Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Jared Goff32/524127.9101-671.392.8

Carolina Panthers Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Bryce Young29/413298.0203-1185.2110.7
Rushing Stats

Detroit Lions Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jahmyr Gibbs15463.1113

Carolina Panthers Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Chuba Hubbard201226.1232
Bryce Young331.007
AJ Dillon520.402
Receiving Stats

Detroit Lions Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Jameson Williams610217.00498
Isaac TeSlaa49523.80578
Sam LaPorta88410.512513
Amon-Ra St. Brown8759.401911
Jahmyr Gibbs4317.8097
Sione Vaki11717.00172
Brock Wright188.0082

Carolina Panthers Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Tetairoa McMillan1419213.723216
John Metchie III33712.30185
Darren Waller33612.00166
Brycen Tremayne23216.00213
Tommy Tremble4123.0054
Mitchell Evans188.0081
Chuba Hubbard177.0072
AJ Dillon155.0051
Ja'seem Reed000.0001
Defensive Stats

Detroit Lions Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Jack Campbell13500010
Christian Izien11711000
Chuck Clark8500000
D.J. Reed6500000
Tyleik Williams6300000
Trevor Nowaske4200100
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.3300100
Jimmy Rolder3301000
Alim McNeill3212020
Aidan Hutchinson3200020
Malcolm Rodriguez3100000
Tyler Lacy2101010
Khalil Dorsey2000000
Amen Ogbongbemiga2000000
DJ Wonnum1110020
Jalen Mills1100000
Derrick Barnes1100000
Roger McCreary1100100
Levi Onwuzurike1000000
Tay Martin1000000
Jacob Saylors1000000
Skyler Gill-Howard1000010
Derrick Moore0000020

Carolina Panthers Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Akayleb Evans11900100
Devin Lloyd9501010
Bobby Okereke7400100
Tre'von Moehrig5300000
Will Lee III5200000
Zakee Wheatley4300000
Princely Umanmielen3311020
Nick Scott3200000
Lathan Ransom3000100
Aaron Hall2201000
Patrick Jones II2100000
Jackson Kuwatch2000000
Robert Rochell1100000
Brycen Tremayne1100000
Tyrel Dodson1000000
Isaiah Simmons1000000
Derrick Brown1000200
Jaelan Phillips1000000
Lee Hunter1000000
Chau Smith-Wade1000000
Anthony Tyus III1000000
Thomas Incoom1000000
Bobby Brown III0000100
Kicking Stats

Detroit Lions Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jake Bates4/4100.0542/214

Carolina Panthers Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Ryan Fitzgerald2/2100.0472/48
Game flow

Lions vs. Panthers Win Probability and Momentum

The chart tracks the home team's estimated win probability from kickoff through the final play.

DET 0%Home win probabilityCAR 100%
KickoffFinal
Possession by possession

Lions vs. Panthers Drive Summary

Review each possession's result, plays, yards, elapsed time and field position.

Show all 20 drives
TeamResultPlaysYardsTimeStartEnd
DETField Goal7 plays, 29 yards, 2:557292:55DET 35CAR 36
CARPunt6 plays, 9 yards, 4:24694:24CAR 36CAR 45
DETPunt3 plays, 4 yards, 1:51341:51DET 11DET 15
CARTouchdown8 plays, 72 yards, 4:008724:00CAR 28DET 0
DETField Goal10 plays, 48 yards, 4:1310484:13DET 27CAR 25
CARTouchdown9 plays, 75 yards, 4:299754:29CAR 25DET 0
DETTouchdown11 plays, 68 yards, 5:5411685:54DET 32CAR 0
CARField Goal9 plays, 41 yards, 1:469411:46CAR 30DET 29
DETField Goal4 plays, 49 yards, 0:284490:28DET 28CAR 23
CARTouchdown11 plays, 76 yards, 5:2711765:27CAR 24DET 0
DETField Goal7 plays, 57 yards, 3:127573:12DET 35CAR 8
CARTouchdown7 plays, 85 yards, 3:347853:34CAR 15DET 0
DETPunt7 plays, 27 yards, 3:047273:04DET 25CAR 48
CARField Goal13 plays, 72 yards, 5:4413725:44CAR 14DET 14
DETDowns9 plays, 64 yards, 1:559641:55DET 24CAR 25
CARPunt3 plays, 3 yards, 0:57330:57CAR 12CAR 15
DETTouchdown10 plays, 67 yards, 2:2910672:29DET 33CAR 0
CARPunt6 plays, 13 yards, 1:326131:32CAR 36CAR 49
DETDowns4 plays, 9 yards, 0:44490:44DET 13DET 10
CAREnd of Game2 plays, -4 yards, 1:222-41:22DET 22DET 23
Official game information

Lions vs. Panthers Attendance, Playing Surface and Officials

Additional game-day information reported with the completed box score.

Attendance73,436

Reported crowd at Bank of America Stadium.

Playing surfaceArtificial turf

Surface listed for Bank of America Stadium.

Game officials
  • Greg Wilson — Back Judge
  • Clay Martin — Referee
  • Eugene Hall — Side Judge
  • Steven Woods — Umpire
  • Jerod Phillips — Down Judge
  • Alonzo Ramsey III — Field Judge
  • Brian Perry — Line Judge
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Kickoff time

What Time Does Lions vs. Panthers Start?

The scheduled kickoff is 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

TV and streaming

What Channel Is Lions vs. Panthers On?

The current TV / streaming listing is NBC. Availability can vary by market and provider; a TBD label means the assignment is not final.

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Stadium

Where Is Lions vs. Panthers Being Played?

Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Why this game matters

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Lions vs. Panthers FAQ

When is Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers?

The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET.

What channel is Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers on?

The current TV / streaming listing is NBC. Check again if the listing is still TBD.

Where is Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers being played?

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC.

Is Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers a preseason game?

No. This game is listed as Regular season.

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