Panthers 24, Lions 7
Detroit Lions' Jeremy Ross (12) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97), Chase Blackburn (93) and Antoine Cason (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) catches a pass as Carolina Panthers' Antoine Cason (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, talks to back judge Tony Steratore, left, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) blocks a pass by Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) catches a pass over Carolina Panthers' Antoine Cason (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) is upended by Detroit Lions' Devin Taylor (92) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Detroit Lions' DeAndre Levy (54) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) catches a ball as he is pushed out of bounds by Detroit Lions' Rashean Mathis (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. The catch was ruled incomplete. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Detroit Lions' Joseph Fauria (80) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' A.J. Klein (56) and Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Detroit Lions' Joique Bell (35) is stopped by Carolina Panthers' Colin Cole (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) drops a pass in the end zone as Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin (13) is tackled after a catch by Detroit Lions' Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs after a catch as Detroit Lions' Stephen Tulloch (55) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs past Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead (59) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) tries to escape Detroit Lions' Stephen Tulloch (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Jason Avant (81) celebrates his touchdown catch with Jerricho Cotchery (82) as Detroit Lions' Rashean Mathis (31) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford (9) is hit as he throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his touchdown run against the Detroit Lions with teammate Nate Chandler (78) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass under pressure from Detroit Lions' George Johnson (93) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Cam Newton, de los Panthers de Carolina, recibe la felicitación de un grupo de seguidores tras la victoria sobre los Lions de Detroit, el domingo 14 de septiembre de 2014 (AP Foto/Bob Leverone)
