Our Lions vs Panthers prediction closes Sunday with the two defences that have given up the most. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Detroit Lions have conceded 898 passing yards, more than any other team. The Carolina Panthers have allowed 580 rushing yards at 5.7 a carry, also the most in the league. Bank of America Stadium hosts the highest total of the round.
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Lions vs Panthers: 2026 form so far
Two defences failing in opposite directions. The table puts each attack against what the opposite side allows.
Lions attack against the Panthers defence
| Per game | Lions offence | Panthers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 247.7 | 172.3 |
| Rushing yards | 120.7 | 193.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Passer rating | 116.1 | 79.0 |
| Touchdowns | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Third-down conversion | 41.2% | 45.2% |
| Red-zone conversion | 78.6% | 85.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.3 | 2.0 |
Panthers attack against the Lions defence
| Per game | Panthers offence | Lions allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 295.7 | 299.3 |
| Rushing yards | 97.0 | 117.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Passer rating | 95.6 | 110.2 |
| Touchdowns | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Third-down conversion | 36.8% | 56.1% |
| Red-zone conversion | 61.5% | 84.6% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.3 | 4.0 |
Read these as a 3-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Detroit have scored 12 touchdowns and conceded 13. Carolina have scored 10 and conceded 10.
Lions vs Panthers quarterback matchup
Bryce Young leads the league with 939 passing yards. Jared Goff has thrown eight touchdowns without an interception.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | Jared Goff | 25/32, 269 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 122.5 rtg | 77/109, 802 yds, 8 TD, 0 INT, 116.1 rtg (3 games) |
| Panthers | Bryce Young | 26/48, 291 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 70.7 rtg | 72/121, 939 yds, 7 TD, 2 INT, 96.4 rtg (3 games) |
Lions vs Panthers injury report and team news
Jahmyr Gibbs has 307 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns for Detroit this season.
Carolina have allowed 580 rushing yards at 5.7 a carry, the most in the league.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
Where Lions vs Panthers is decided
Carolina cannot stop the run and Detroit run well: 362 yards at 4.4 a carry, with Gibbs scoring four times on the ground already.
Detroit’s own secondary has been the league’s most generous, at 898 passing yards allowed, and Bryce Young has thrown for more than anyone.
Both defences concede over 84% in the red zone. Neither is likely to force many field goals.
Players to watch
- Jared Goff (DET, QB): 25 of 32 for 269 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets.
- Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, RB): 99 rushing yards and two touchdowns plus 65 receiving.
- Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 291 yards from 48 attempts at Cleveland.
- Chuba Hubbard (CAR, RB): 19 carries for 82 yards in Week 3.
How to watch Lions vs Panthers
Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET on Sunday 4 October at Bank of America Stadium, which is 7:20 PM CT and 5:20 PM PT. TSN carries the game nationally with a CTV simulcast, and RDS has the French-language coverage. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Lions vs Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:20 PM ET / 7:20 PM CT / 5:20 PM PT |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| TV | TSN & CTV (English) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN |
| Week | Week 4, 2026 NFL season |
Lions vs Panthers prediction and score projection
Our Lions vs Panthers prediction is a Detroit win, 31-24, rated 3/5. The Lions are the better team; the margin is the uncertain part.
The live win probability and the model’s projected margin update on this page through the week.
Every Week 4 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Steelers @ Browns | Browns 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Colts @ Commanders | Commanders 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cardinals @ Giants | Cardinals 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cowboys @ Texans | Cowboys 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Packers @ Buccaneers | Packers 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jaguars @ Bengals | Jaguars 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Rams @ Eagles | Rams 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Patriots @ Bills | Bills 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Bears | Bears 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Ravens | Ravens 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Dolphins @ Vikings | Vikings 24-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Broncos @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chiefs @ Raiders | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chargers @ Seahawks | Seahawks 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Lions @ Panthers | Lions 31-24 | You are here |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Falcons @ Saints | Saints 26-23 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 4 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the NFC Championship odds, with the AFC Championship odds tracked alongside them through the season.
Lions vs Panthers FAQ
Detroit, despite playing away. The Lions are 2-1 with 12 touchdowns; Carolina are 1-2.
8:20 PM ET on Sunday 4 October, which is 7:20 PM CT and 5:20 PM PT.
TSN carries the game nationally with a CTV simulcast, and RDS has the French-language coverage. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada.
Detroit have conceded 13 touchdowns and Carolina 10, and both concede over 84% of red-zone trips.
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