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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chuba Hubbard rushes for a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Detroit Lions.

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On this episode of the Panthers Huddle – Set the coffee maker for Monday morning, because the Panthers are in primetime this week! Coach Dave Canales is here to talk about hosting the Detroit Lions in 'DARK MODE' Sunday night. Plus, see what's cooking with Kristen Balboni and Thomas Davis in TD's Film Room and... Brycen Tremayne joins us! Welcome inside the Panthers Huddle!

Panthers head coach Dave Canales meets with the media ahead of the blackout game under the Sunday night lights against the Lions, praising the way banged-up players have fought their way back through a daunting week on the injury report. Canales gives updates on Jalen Coker, Monroe Freeling's progress through concussion protocol, and Xavier Legette's status, and explains how the team is backfilling the cornerback room with Robert Rochelle and Corey Thornton.

Watch DT Derrick Brown, RB Chuba Hubbard, WR Jalen Coker, and CBs Will Lee III and Akalayeb Evans speak to the media after Thursday's practice as the team preps for this weekend's primetime matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith speak to the media Thursday in the week leading up to Sunday's primetime game against the Detroit Lions.