Lions struggle defensively in 32-26 loss to Panthers
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Detroit Lions fell to the Carolina Panthers 32-26 on October 4 in Charlotte. Despite a late push, the Lions' defense allowed quarterback Bryce Young to throw for 329 yards and two touchdowns, while receiver Tetairoa McMillan caught 14 passes for 192 yards. Detroit's offense faced challenges, including penalties and a sluggish rushing attack. The loss places the Lions at 2-2 for the season, leaving them searching for answers in their secondary as they head into their next game.
- •Lions allowed seven completions of 17-plus yards.
- •Tetairoa McMillan had 192 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
- •Detroit scored on their opening drive for the first time this season.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs struggled with 15 yards on 46 carries.
- •Detroit fell to 2-2, needing improvements to their defense.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lions' defense embarrassed again in 32-26 loss to Panthers
"Four games into the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions still haven't found a single meaningful answer to solve their atrocious secondary.
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