Lions Visit Panthers in Key Week 4 NFC Test as Gibbs Brings 463 Total Yards
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Updated · detroitlions.com · Oct 4
Lions Visit Panthers in Key Week 4 NFC Test as Gibbs Brings 463 Total Yards
3 articles · Updated · detroitlions.com · Oct 4
Summary
Sunday night in Charlotte pits Detroit against Carolina in an early NFC game with both teams chasing traction— the Lions seek their first winning streak, while the Panthers try to avoid a third loss in four games.
Jahmyr Gibbs enters as Detroit's clearest edge with 307 rushing yards, 156 receiving yards and six total touchdowns, facing a Panthers defense that has surrendered an NFL-worst 580 rushing yards through three games.
Carolina's defense is also reshuffling after placing starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve, adding uncertainty to how coordinator Ejiro Evero will scheme against a Lions offense averaging 31 points.
Bryce Young leads the NFL's top passing attack at 295.7 yards per game, testing a Detroit secondary that is allowing 299.3 passing yards and is expected to expand Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s role.
Detroit may counter with pressure up front: the Lions have 12 sacks and 73 pressures in three games, while another concern is covering Darren Waller after allowing tight ends 29 catches, 351 yards and six touchdowns.