Cam Newton's 3 TD passes help Panthers beat Lions 27-24
Cam Newton showed he was very focused on football, throwing three touchdowns to help the Carolina Panthers build a lead big enough to hold off the Detroit Lions for a 27-24 win Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
27
Detroit Lions
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| DET | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
Ford Field · 64,288 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:22 27-24
Darren Fells 20 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 5:48 27-17
Darren Fells 4 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 9:26 27-10
Graham Gano 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:43 24-10
Kelvin Benjamin 31 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 0:48 17-10
Devin Funchess 10 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 11:04 10-10
Christian McCaffrey 6 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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Touchdown 13:32 3-10
Zach Zenner 1 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 3:51 3-3
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:32 0-3
Matt Prater 30 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:22 · End of Game
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DET 3:22
6 plays, 53 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:22 27-24
Darren Fells 20 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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CAR 4:13
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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DET 5:48
8 plays, 69 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:48 27-17
Darren Fells 4 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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CAR 8:58
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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DET 12:10
4 plays, -6 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAR 14:08
7 plays, 8 yards, 4:06 · Missed FG
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DET 3:14
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:45 · Downs
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CAR 5:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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DET 7:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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CAR 9:26
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:26 27-10
Graham Gano 44 Yd Field Goal
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DET 10:35
1 play, -5 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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CAR 10:43
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:43 24-10
Kelvin Benjamin 31 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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DET
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:48 · End of Half
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CAR 0:48
11 plays, 73 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 17-10
Devin Funchess 10 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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CAR 6:27
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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DET 9:06
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAR 11:04
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:04 10-10
Christian McCaffrey 6 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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DET 13:32
9 plays, 78 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:32 3-10
Zach Zenner 1 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick)
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CAR 3:51
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:51 3-3
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
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DET 6:52
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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CAR 7:47
5 plays, 13 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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DET 11:32
8 plays, 63 yards, 3:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:32 0-3
Matt Prater 30 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
CAR
DET
16
1st Downs
19
13
Passing 1st downs
11
3
Rushing 1st downs
4
0
1st downs from penalties
4
7-16
3rd down efficiency
5-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
64
Total Plays
56
362
Total Yards
242
5.7
Yards per Play
4.3
12
Total Drives
12
334
Passing
192
26/33
Comp/Att
23/35
9.3
Yards per pass
4.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-37
28
Rushing
50
28
Rushing Attempts
15
1.0
Yards per rush
3.3
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
11-100
Penalties
1-10
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:23
Possession
24:37
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Sione Vaki Questionable
- Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
- Cade Mays Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Xavier Legette Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
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