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For Chuba Hubbard and the run game, Sunday night's win was about "attitude"

The veteran running back broke through with a big night, just when the Panthers needed it. He also moved past Christian McCaffrey on the team's all-time rushing list in the process, during the 32-26 win over the Lions.

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PHOTOS | Best of Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium

Re-live the best moments from Sunday Night Prime Time Football as Panthers legends, special guests, and fans celebrated the return of Sunday Night Football to the Carolinas during the Panthers' 32-26 victory over the Detroit Lions.

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Bryce Young's not going to talk about MVP chants, but others will

The Panthers quarterback had another stellar night at just the right time, and had fans chanting at he should be the most valuable player. That was less important to him than the win over the Lions, but it also considers the fact that no quarterback in the league has better numbers right now.

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Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win over the Lions in Week 4

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The lights aren't too bright for Tetairoa McMillan as he resets the Panthers' record books with a dominant performance

The second-year receiver sat records and made tribute to the greats as he put together a career night in route to a 32-26 win in prime time.

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Panthers defense shows "resilience" to make late stops to seal Sunday Night win

The Panthers entered the game short on people on defense. And not just any people, but cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson. And then Jaelan Phillips wasn't able to finish. But enough people made enough plays to get a huge win at home.

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PHOTOS | Best of fans in Week 4 vs. Detroit Lions

Check out photos of fans at Bank of America Stadium during the Panthers' Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

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Rapid Reactions: Panthers deliver in prime time, beating Lions with big-play offense

The 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.

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Game Action Gallery | Panthers vs. Lions | October 4, 2026

Check out some of the best game action photos from Sunday Night Football in Week 4.

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Week 4 Inactives vs. Detroit: Jalen Coker out this week

The Panthers will be without the wide receiver who was questionable on the injury report, though they called up Ja'seem Reed for depth at the position. Plus the full inactive list for Sunday Night Football.

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Arrival Gallery | Panthers vs. Lions | October 4, 2026

View photos of the Panthers as they arrive to Bank of America Stadium to take on the Lions in Week 4.

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Once again, Panthers hoping to get the run game going against the Lions

In 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.

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5 things to watch as Panthers head to prime time and focus on next man up

The first Sunday Night Football game in Charlotte in 11 years finds the Panthers limping a bit after a Week 3 loss and putting both starting corners on IR. But they also have one of the NFL's top offenses and a returning starter on defense.

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How to watch, listen and follow: Panthers vs Lions in Week 4

Fans can watch the game on Fox and listen live on the radio in the Panthers regional area.

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Fit Check Friday, Week 4 vs. Detroit

The Panthers are going with the full blackout — helmet, jerseys, pants, and socks — for Sunday night's game against the Lions on Sunday Night Football.

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Akayleb Evans leaning on 2023, his preparation, and Mike Jackson as he looks to step in Sunday night

The veteran corner might not have started a game in a while, but as he gets ready to jump in Sunday night against the Lions, he has three things working in his favor: his experience in 2023 on what to do and not to do, his preparation, and Mike Jackson.

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Panthers practice | Week 4 vs. Lions | October 1, 2026

View photos from the Panthers' practice as the team prepares to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 4.

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Week 4 Thursday Injury Report: Still missing some key pieces

The Panthers were without left guard Damien Lewis and wide receiver Xavier Legette on Thursday, but everyone else was at least a limited participant.

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Panthers practice | Week 4 vs. Lions | September 30, 2026

Check out the best shots of Wednesday's practice as the Panthers' prepare for their Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

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Week 4 Wednesday Injury Report: Five offensive starters out

The Panthers were without receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette on Wednesday, along with left guard Damien Lewis and right tackle Monroe Freeling. Chuba Hubbard had a rest day, but it wasn't injury-related.

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Panthers in the power rankings before Week 4 against the Detroit Lions

See where national media outlets rank the Panthers ahead of Week 4 against the Lions.

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Panthers release depth chart ahead of Week 4 of the 2026 season

The Carolina Panthers have released their depth chart for the Week 4 game versus the Detroit Lions.

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Know Your Foe: Week 4, Detroit Lions

From the dynamic Jahmyr Gibbs to a growing defense, get to know the Panthers next opponent, the Detroit Lions .

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'When you win before the BYE week, you're a winner for 2 weeks' | Panther Talk

Panthers head coach Dave Canales joins Panther Talk to discuss the week 4 win over the Detroit Lions, provide injury updates, highlight Bryce and T-Mac's incredible performances on Sunday Night Football, and look ahead to the much needed BYE week.

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Devin Lloyd & Bobby Okereke | Locker Room Sound

Watch linebackers Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke speak to the media Monday after the win over the Detroit Lions.

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Dave Canales: 'You can feel how connected we are as a team'

Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales break down the film from a Sunday night win over the Lions, praising a physical play style and a front seven that held Detroit to just 46 rushing yards. Canales gives injury updates on Jalen Coker and Monroe Freeling, discusses which players could return from IR, and explains how the early bye week lets the staff reassess what's actually working through four games.

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Postgame Locker Room Sound | Lions vs. Panthers

Watch Carolina Panthers players: Running back Chuba Hubbard, tight end Darren Waller, guard Robert Hunt and defensive tackle Derrick Brown speak to the media after Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.

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Lions vs. Panthers Week4 SNF Recap | NFL Daily

Gregg Rosenthal, Jourdan Rodrigue and Nick Shook recap the Week 4 Sunday Night Football game between the Lions and Panthers.

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Postgame Locker Room Sound | Lions vs. Panthers

Watch Carolina Panthers players: Safety Nick Scott and edge rusher Princely Umanmielen speak to the media after Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.

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Panthers vs. Lions Week 4 Postgame Reaction

Panthers Postgame Radio Show gives you instant analysis after Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers knock off the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday Night Football.

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Tetairoa McMillan: 'If You See This Face, That Means I Scored'

Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan meets with the media after a career night in the Panthers' Sunday night win over the Lions, finishing just shy of franchise and single-game records. McMillan explains the viral camera moment that was actually a tribute to Steve Smith, breaks down the clutch toe-drag sideline catch late in the game, and shares why a rough practice week with Bryce Young never affected his confidence.

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Bryce Young: 'The Only Stat We Care About Is the Win Column'

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young meets with the media after a Sunday night win over the Lions, addressing the MVP chants from an electric blackout crowd at Bank of America Stadium. Young credits the fans for forcing false starts, praises the defense for closing out the game with its back against the wall, and explains why a rough practice week with Tetairoa McMillan never shook his confidence.

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Lions vs. Panthers highlights Week 4

Highlights from the Week 4 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers from the 2026 NFL season.

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Dave Canales: 'The Lights Will Never Be Too Bright for Those Two'

Panthers head coach Dave Canales reacts to a thrilling Sunday night win over the Detroit Lions in front of an electric blackout crowd at Bank of America Stadium. Canales credits the fans for forcing false starts and fueling the defense late, breaks down the balance the RPO game brought to the offense, and shares the story behind the Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connection that struggled in practice before coming alive under the lights.

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Chuba Hubbard's best plays from 2-TD, 122-yard game vs. Lions Week 4

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard's best plays from his two-touchdown, 122-yard game vs. the Detroit Lions during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.

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Bryce Young's best plays from 2-TD, 329-yard game vs. Lions Week 4

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's best plays from his two-touchdown, 329-yard game vs. the Detroit Lions during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.

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Tetairoa McMillan best plays from career-high 2-TD, 192-yard game Week 4

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's best plays from his career-high two-touchdown, 192-yard game against the Detroit Lions during Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.

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Panthers' perfect tackling forces turnover on downs to seal a victory on 'SNF'

Caroline Panthers' defense seals the victory on "Sunday Night Football."

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Can't-Miss Play: Bryce Young's sideline dime to toe-tapping Tetairoa McMillan dashes Lions' comeback hopes

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan for 18-yard gain.

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Panthers' defense denies Lions' trickery to force turnover on downs

Caroline Panthers' defense forces the Detroit Lions to turnover the ball on fourth down.

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Ryan Fitzgerald nails 33-yard FG to extend Panthers' lead

Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald scores a 33-yard field goal.

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Bryce Young connects with Darren Waller to move the chains on fourth down

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes to tight end Darren Waller for 9-yards.

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Chuba Hubbard tuns on the jets for 32-yard run

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs for a 32-yard gain.

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Chuba Hubbard rushes for a 2-yard touchdown vs. Detroit Lions

Chuba Hubbard rushes for a 2-yard touchdown vs. the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.

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Chuba Hubbard powers through defenders on 25-yard run

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs for a 25-yard gain.

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Tetairoa McMillan and Bryce Young connect for second TD vs. Detroit Lions

Bryce Young with a pass completion to Tetairoa McMillan for a 10-yard Touchdown vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.

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Bryce Young dials launch codes to Tetairoa McMillan for 32-yard TD vs. Lions

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young passes to Tetairoa McMillan for a 32-yard touchdown.

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Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connect on 25-yard gain

Carolina Panthers' quarterback Bryce Young throws a dot to Tetairoa McMillan for a 25-yard gain.

Live Stats

Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons
1st quarter
  • 7 CAR • ATL 0 Touchdown C.Hubbard 3 yd. pass from B.Young (R.Fitzgerald kick) (8-35, 3:42)
  • 10 CAR • ATL 0 Field Goal R.Fitzgerald 37 yd. Field Goal (7-10, 2:46)
2nd quarter
  • 13 CAR • ATL 0 Field Goal R.Fitzgerald 25 yd. Field Goal (9-73, 3:36)
  • 13 CAR • ATL 3 Field Goal N.Folk 41 yd. Field Goal (13-65, 4:47)
  • 20 CAR • ATL 3 Touchdown D.Waller 7 yd. pass from B.Young (R.Fitzgerald kick) (6-73, 0:47)
3rd quarter
  • 27 CAR • ATL 3 Touchdown D.Waller 12 yd. pass from B.Young (R.Fitzgerald kick) (10-73, 5:22)
  • 34 CAR • ATL 3 Touchdown D.Lloyd 16 yd. interception return (R.Fitzgerald kick)
Team Statistics
Carolina Panthers CAR Atlanta Falcons ATL
340Total Net Yards286
9Total Penalties6
63Penalty Yards39
00:29:31Time of Possession00:30:29
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