Live Updates: Carolina at Tampa Bay in Week 18

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Panthers will be without Legette for at least the next four weeks. Plus practice squad elevations to create depth for Sunday night's game against the Lions.

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.

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

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.

The still want to work their leading receiver out on Saturday before making any declarations, but he was able to work. Plus more on Monroe Freeling's status, and the weather.

The Panthers will be without wide receiver Xavier Legette and left guard Damien Lewis this week, and they have a lot of questions to answer between now and kickoff against the Lions

This week is a big one for second-year players, as they're now (legally) allowed to take a cart ride to practice instead of walking. It's a privilege some will pay for. And it's one some veterans are happy to enforce.