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- Carolina Panthers (3-7) vs. Detroit Lions (4-5)
- Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, N.C.
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History: Panthers vs. Lions
- Carolina is 6-3 all-time against Detroit.
- The Panthers have gone 4-1 at home against the Lions, with the last win coming in 2014.
- Current Streak: Lions W1
- Last matchup: Detroit won, 20-19, in 2018 when Carolina came up short on a two-point conversion in the final seconds.
Notable Connections
Panthers
- Defensive coordinator Phil Snow coached linebackers for Detroit from 2005-08.
- Linebacker Tahir Whitehead was drafted by the Lions in 2012 and played there through 2015.
Detroit has been up and down this season with a last-second win over Washington last week after two tough losses to Indianapolis and Minnesota.
The Lions' receiving corps is banged up with Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola both dealing with hip issues, but Marvin Jones and tight end T.J. Hockenson continue to produce for an offense that averages 258.9 passing yards per game (12th in the NFL).
The Lions' defense has been gashed at times against the run. They rank 30th with 141.6 rushing yards allowed, although a big chunk of that came at the hands of Minnesota's Dalvin Cook (204 rush yards) in Week 9.
The Lions have allowed 29.7 points per game, ranking 29th.
| Category | Panthers | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 351.0 (21st) | 360.4. (17th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 105.4 (22nd) | 101.6 (25th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 245.6 (17th) | 258.9 (12th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 21 (18th) | 22 (19th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 41.4 (20th) | 41.1 (21st) |
| Points/Game | 23.3 (21st) | 25.2 (16th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 380.0 (22nd) | 400.0 (27th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 124.5 (20th) | 141.6 (30th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 255.5 (22nd) | 258.4 (24th) |
| Sacks | 11 (t-27th) | 13 (t-25th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 55.3 (32nd) | 47.8 (26th) |
| Turnover Margin | +3 (t-9th) | -1 (21st) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 27.2 (21st) | 29.7 (29th) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- Over the last four games, the Panthers have scored touchdowns on all nine of their red-zone trips for a league-best 100 percent touchdown percentage. Carolina went from ranking 28th to 17th in red-zone efficiency over the last month.
- Last week, the Panthers had two three-and-out drives. But they have just nine three-and-out drives on the season, the fewest in the NFL and on pace to break the franchise record of 32 (2000).
- Carolina has had nine drives of 13-plus plays this season, tied for first in the NFL.
- The Panthers are the only team with two players over 700-plus receiving yards this season (Robby Anderson, DJ Moore).
- The Panthers have forced just two punts over their last four games. On the season, Carolina has forced 24 punts, ranking 30th in the NFL.
- Carolina ranks third with 66 points scored in the first quarter. Conversely, they rank 31st with 24 points scored in the third quarter.
Individual
- Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has posted six games with at least 250 yards passing this season, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.
- Moore ranks sixth in franchise history with 181 career receptions. Moore leads all players from the 2018 class in receiving yards (2,699) and receptions (181).
- Anderson is currently fifth in the NFL with 772 receiving yards and 64 receptions.
- Wide receiver Curtis Samuel ranks fourth with 19 receptions on third down.
- Running back Mike Davis is tied for the lead league with 25 broken tackles. Since broken tackles were first categorized in 2015, Christian McCaffrey holds the Panthers' season-high (30, 2019).
- Defensive end Brian Burns leads the Panthers in sacks (4.0), forced fumbles (3), pressures (25) and QB hits (12). He is fourth among NFL defensive ends with 22 solo tackles.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson leads the Panthers with 80 tackles, ranking eighth in the league.
Chasing Milestones in 2020
- The Panthers need two wins to reach 200 regular season wins. Dating back to 1995, Carolina is 198-211-1 in the regular season.
- Samuel needs two rushing yards to pass Steve Smith (387) for the most by a wide receiver in Panthers' history.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson needs eight tackles to pass James Anderson (432) for seventh place in franchise history.
- Defensive tackle Derrick Brown needs four tackles for loss to pass Star Lotulelei (9) for the most by a Panthers' rookie defensive lineman. Former linebacker Luke Kuechly (12) has the record for all rookies.
Carolina leads the all-time series with Detroit, 7-3.
DJ Moore breaks a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
DJ Moore makes a reception against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) loses the ball as he attempts to score on a two-point conversion during the second half of the Lions' 31-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter, right, runs an interception back 40 yards for a touchdown as Emmmanuel McDaniel, left, follows in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. The Panthers won 31-7. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Cam Newton hands the ball off to Christian McCaffrey against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington is brought down by Carolina Panthers defensive end Al Wallace in the fourth quarter in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. Harrington finished 17-of-28 for 201 yards with an interception and two fumbles in the Lions' 21-20 loss. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright (21) scores on a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs after a catch against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman block the Carolina Panthers defensive line in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers receiver Ricky Proehl (81) pulls in a 3-yard touchdown reception in front of Detroit Lions cornerback R.W. McQuarters (31) in the final minute of the game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. The Panthers defeated the Lions 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Carolina Panthers play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) is stopped by the Carolina Panthers defense during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart, right, runs past Detroit Lions' Ikaika Alama-Francis (97) during the second half of the Panthers' 31-22 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) stands over Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) after sacking him and causing a fumble during the second half of the Panthers' 31-22 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) during the second half of the Panthers' 31-22 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter signals a turnover after causing Detroit Lions wide receiver Mike Williams to fumble during the third quarter in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. The Panthers won 21-20. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke (16) is lifted by lineman Todd Fordham after throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Proehl in the final minute of the game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. The Panthers beat the Lions 21-20. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad, top, catches a 22-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions Chris Cash (29) defends in the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs)
Carolina Panthers receiver Keary Colbert (83), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Andre Goodman (35) pulls in a pass for 42 yards, at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Julius Peppers and Luke Kuechly makes a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Greg Olsen celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
