Detroit Lions offense crumbles in final drive of loss to Panthers
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Key Points:
- Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 32-26 at Bank of America Stadium, with Panthers QB Bryce Young completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns.
- Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan had a standout performance with 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Chubba Hubbard rushed for 122 yards and two scores.
- Lions QB Jared Goff threw for a season-high 412 yards but managed only one touchdown, as Detroit’s defense continued to struggle, ranking last in the NFL in scoring and passing defense.
- The Lions failed to convert critical fourth downs late in the game, sealing their defeat and leaving them tied for last place in the NFC North division at 2-2.
- Detroit’s defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard faces pressure to improve a defense that has allowed 127 points in four games, with the team preparing to face the Arizona Cardinals next before their bye week.
