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Lions prepare to face Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday Night Football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Lions prepare to face Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday Night Football

Summary

The Detroit Lions (2-1) will visit the Carolina Panthers (1-2) for Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium. The Lions aim for consecutive victories following last week's win over the Jets. Meanwhile, the Panthers hope to rebound after a narrow loss to the Browns. Key matchup stats reveal that the Panthers have allowed a league-high 580 rushing yards this season while the Lions' defense has struggled with a league-worst 299.3 passing yards allowed per game. Game conditions may be affected by a 40-60% chance of rain, potentially influencing the significance of the rushing plays for both teams.

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By the Numbers

•Lions looking for their first road win of the season
•Panthers seeking to regain momentum after last week's loss
•Lions rank last in scoring defense, allowing 31.7 points per game
•Panthers allowed the most rushing yards in the league this season
•Rain expected to impact the game strategy and play calling

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9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lions vs Panthers: 3 key stats to know for 'Sunday Night Football'

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As Detroit travels to Bank of America Stadium for "Sunday Night Football," here's three stats to know as the Lions meet the Carolina Panthers.
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