The Panthers playmaker becomes the first Carolina receiver to ever receive the award. Carolina is the first team this season to have both an offensive and defensive player of the week.

The team waived running back Tre Tyus, and released three from the practice squad, while signing two back to the practice squad.

The Panthers head coach has learned that by letting offensive coordinator Brad Idzik call plays, he's able to have conversations with the entire roster that he wouldn't otherwise have time for — and he had two of them Sunday night.

The Panthers could be getting some key contributors back on the practice field when they return from the bye week, which can only help. Plus more from the aftermath of the big win over the Lions on Sunday Night Football.

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.

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.

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

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.