Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, runs for score, NFC North-leading Lions beat winless Panthers 42-24
— The Detroit Lions were without arguably their best player and a dynamic rookie on offense.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
24
Detroit Lions
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| DET | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
Ford Field · 63,648 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 18-21 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:55 24-42
Adam Thielen 1 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 17-42
Craig Reynolds 5 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:52 17-35
DJ Chark Jr. 18 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 14:58 10-35
Jared Goff 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:06 10-28
Eddy Pineiro 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:21 7-28
Sam LaPorta 31 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 7-21
Josh Reynolds 1 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:48 7-14
Tommy Tremble 1 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 0-14
Sam LaPorta 4 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:41 0-7
David Montgomery 42 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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DET
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:55 · End of Game
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CAR 1:55
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 24-42
Adam Thielen 1 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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DET 7:27
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:27 17-42
Craig Reynolds 5 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 11:52
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 17-35
DJ Chark Jr. 18 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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DET 14:58
8 plays, 51 yards, 4:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:58 10-35
Jared Goff 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 4:31
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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DET 5:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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CAR 6:15
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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DET 8:27
11 plays, 32 yards, 6:33 · Punt
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DET
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Half
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CAR 0:06
9 plays, 53 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 10-28
Eddy Pineiro 33 Yd Field Goal
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DET 3:21
1 play, 31 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:21 7-28
Sam LaPorta 31 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 3:29
1 play, 0 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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DET 3:50
10 plays, 38 yards, 6:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 7-21
Josh Reynolds 1 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 9:58
1 play, 1 yard, 0:09 · Fumble
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DET 10:07
8 plays, 44 yards, 2:41 · Downs
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CAR 12:48
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:48 7-14
Tommy Tremble 1 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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DET 4:53
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 0-14
Sam LaPorta 4 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 7:28
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:13 · Interception
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DET 9:41
3 plays, 81 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:41 0-7
David Montgomery 42 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CAR 10:58
8 plays, 31 yards, 4:02 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CAR
DET
26
1st Downs
23
15
Passing 1st downs
11
7
Rushing 1st downs
11
4
1st downs from penalties
1
5-10
3rd down efficiency
4-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
65
Total Plays
60
342
Total Yards
377
5.3
Yards per Play
6.3
10
Total Drives
11
243
Passing
218
25/41
Comp/Att
20/28
5.8
Yards per pass
7.3
2
Interceptions thrown
0
1-4
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-18
99
Rushing
159
23
Rushing Attempts
30
4.3
Yards per rush
5.3
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
7-45
Penalties
5-35
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:45
Possession
31:15
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Cade Mays Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Jack Campbell Out
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Damien Lewis Out
- Will Lee III Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
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