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Panthers secure 32-26 victory against Lions with strong rushing attack

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Panthers secure 32-26 victory against Lions with strong rushing attack

Summary

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions 32-26 on October 4, 2026, in Week 4 of the NFL season. Chuba Hubbard led the charge for the Panthers, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns, marking a significant return for the ground game. Despite some defensive lapses, particularly in the secondary, Carolina managed to win before their upcoming bye week. The performance highlights areas for improvement, especially in communication and assignments on defense, which coaching will address during the break.

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•Chuba Hubbard rushes for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
•Carolina allows 412 passing yards to Jared Goff.
•The Panthers will utilize their bye week to address secondary issues.
•Carolina produces a much-needed rushing performance after early struggles.
•This win comes before the team takes a break next week.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From Panthers’ 32-26 Win Over Lions

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The Carolina Panthers pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season, defeating the Detroit Lions 32-26 in Week 4. Carolina needed a complete performance against one of the NFC’s most dangerous offenses. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Panthers' win over Detroit.
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