Panthers win Week 4 as Young and McMillan shine despite practice struggles
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Carolina Panthers secured a 32-26 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4, led by quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns, with McMillan hauling in 14 receptions for 192 yards. Head coach Dave Canales admitted the duo had an underwhelming practice week, addressing near-misses and communication issues before their breakout performance. Young is now the league leader in passing yards after this game, with a season total of 1,268 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. The Panthers aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchups.
- •Panthers defeat Lions 32-26 in Week 4 match.
- •Bryce Young throws for 329 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Tetairoa McMillan records 14 catches for 192 yards.
- •Head coach Dave Canales highlights poor practice week.
- •Young leads the league in passing yards after the game.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales’ admission makes Tetairoa McMillan’s SNF start more impressive
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales admits Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan did not have great week of practice before Week 4 win
"Dave Canales was honest about Tetairoa McMillan’s form heading into Week 4 before the star receiver dominated in the Carolina Panthers’ 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. McMillan is going through the second season of his budding NFL career with the Panthers. Following a promising rookie year, he looks to build on that early success […] The post Panthers HC Dave Canales’ admission makes Tetairoa McMillan’s SNF start more impressive appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Panthers HC Dave Canales was honest about the week of practice leading up to the huge Week 4 connection between Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 5:31 AMPanthers HC Dave Canales’ admission makes Tetairoa McMillan’s SNF start more impressive
Dave Canales was honest about Tetairoa McMillan’s form heading into Week 4 before the star receiver dominated in the Carolina Panthers’ 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. McMillan is going through the second season of his budding NFL career with the Panthers. Following a promising rookie year, he looks to build on that early success […] The post Panthers HC Dave Canales’ admission makes Tetairoa McMillan’s SNF start more impressive appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 4:23 AMPanthers HC Dave Canales admits Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan did not have great week of practice before Week 4 win
Panthers HC Dave Canales was honest about the week of practice leading up to the huge Week 4 connection between Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan.
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