Young, McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
— Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales was a little worried after Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan had some issues connecting on passes in practice.
National Football League
FINAL
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Detroit Lions
26
Carolina Panthers
32
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| CAR | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 32 |
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Match Report
Team Stats
24
1st Downs
28
19
Passing 1st downs
17
3
Rushing 1st downs
10
2
1st downs from penalties
1
4-12
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
68
Total Plays
72
452
Total Yards
445
6.6
Yards per Play
6.2
10
Total Drives
10
406
Passing
318
32/52
Comp/Att
29/41
7.7
Yards per pass
7.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-11
46
Rushing
127
15
Rushing Attempts
28
3.1
Yards per rush
4.5
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
9-67
Penalties
8-60
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:45
Possession
33:15
Top Performers
DET
- Jared Goff C/ATT 32/52 · YDS 412 · AVG 7.9
- Isaac TeSlaa REC 4 · YDS 95 · AVG 23.8
- Jameson Williams REC 6 · YDS 102 · AVG 17.0
- Jake Bates FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 54
CAR
- Bryce Young C/ATT 29/41 · YDS 329 · AVG 8.0
- Tetairoa McMillan REC 14 · YDS 192 · AVG 13.7
- Sam Martin NO 3 · YDS 134 · AVG 44.7
- Chuba Hubbard CAR 20 · YDS 122 · AVG 6.1
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Taylor Moton Injured Reserve
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Akayleb Evans Questionable
- Torricelli Simpkins III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
Detroit Lions
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Questionable
- Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Ben Bartch Injured Reserve
- Devin White Injured Reserve
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