Detroit Lions @ Carolina Panthers Preview
The Detroit Lions they will look to continue their good start until 2026 NFL season when they travel to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football.
Detroit has opened the campaign with a 2-1 record behind one of the NFL’s most productive offenses, while Carolina is 1-2 and looking to bounce back after suffering a loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.
The Lions have scored exactly 31 points in each of their three games, but their defense has been considerably less convincing.
The Lions have allowed at least 24 points in every game and enter Week 4 ranked 30th in defensive EPA per game.
Jahmyr Gibbs has been central to their offensive success.
The running back has taken on a true bellwether role this season, recording 65 carries for 307 yards and four touchdowns while adding 18 receptions on 21 targets for another 156 yards and two scores.
Gibbs produced his best performance of the season against the New York Jets in Week 3, scoring three touchdowns as Detroit recorded its second win of the campaign.
Carolina returns home looking for an answer after losing as a favorite on the road to Cleveland.
The Panthers have shown some encouraging signs offensively despite their 1-2 record and enter Week 4 ranked 12th in offensive EPA per game.
Bryce Young and the Carolina offense produced an impressive showing against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, but found life considerably more difficult against the Browns.
