Lions 49, Panthers 35
Photos from Carolina's loss to Detroit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) reacts after an interception during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a 15-yard touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) defends in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday , Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) intercepts a pass and is pushed out of bounds by Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) catches a pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) defends in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) pursues Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) dives for a touchdown on a 28-yard reception as Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) and defensive back Cletis Gordon (25) defend in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) carries the ball against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback RJ Stanford (25) as he falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) is tackled by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson, top left, strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) and a teammate after a reception in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) breaks away from Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) and free safety Sherrod Martin (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) is pursued by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) on his 28-yard touchdown run in the second quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his 11-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young (16) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit, Sunday , Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton walks off the field after Detroit Lions outside linebacker DeAndre Levy intercepted his pass in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) stiff-arms Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin (23) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) makes a touchdown receptions as Carolina Panthers outside linebacker James Anderson (50) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday , Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) tries to throw while being tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Vanden Bosch was credited with a sack for an 8-yard loss. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a 2-point conversion as Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. The Lions won 49-35. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Detroit won 49-35. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday , Nov. 20, 2011. Detroit won 49-35. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) pressured by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill, left, before escaping his grasp in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. Detroit won 49-35. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions strong safety Chris Harris (43) gets protection from free safety Louis Delmas (26) as he returns an interception of a pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Panthers 49-35. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
