CHARLOTTE – The Panthers (0-4, 0-2 NFC South) are on the road in Week 5.
Carolina plays the Detroit Lions (3-1, 1-0 NFC North) at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Ford Field.
Scroll below for more information on the matchup, series history, and stats comparison.
Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions
- Ford Field | Detroit, Mich.
- Sunday, Oct. 8 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX | More info on how to watch here.
- Panthers Roster | Panthers Depth Chart
- Lions Roster | Lions Depth Chart
History: Panthers vs. Lions
- Carolina and Detroit have played 11 times. The Panthers lead the series 8-3. | Series history
- The Panthers won their last matchup with the Lions, 37-23, at Bank of America Stadium in 2022.
- The series is tied, 2-2, when played at Detroit in the regular season.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Carolina | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards Per Game | 282.5 (25th) | 386.3 (3rd) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 95.3 (22nd) | 136.5 (10th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.0 (21st) | 4.0 (19th) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 187.3 (23rd) | 249.8 (8th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 14 (25th) | 5 (t-3rd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 39.3 (13th) | 38.6 (17th) |
| Points Per Game | 15.0 (26th) | 24.8 (7th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards Allowed Per Game | 313.0 (14th) | 280.5 (4th) |
| Rushing Yards Per Game | 136.3 (27th) | 60.8 (1st) |
| Rushing Yards Per Attempt | 4.7 (29th) | 3.0 (2nd) |
| Passing Net Yards Per Game | 176.8 (6th) | 219.8 (18th) |
| Sacks | 12 (t-11th) | 13 (t-7th) |
| Takeaways | 4 (t-20th) | 4 (t-20th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 27.7 (3rd) | 34.0 (11th) |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 25.5 (t-25th) | 20.8 (13th) |
Statistical milestones to watch in 2023
- Outside linebacker Brian Burns (41.0) needs one sack to pass Kevin Greene (41.5) for fifth all-time in Panther history.
- Burns (48) needs two tackles for loss to pass Mario Addison (49) for sixth all-time in Panther history.
- Outside linebacker Justin Houston (112.0) needs 1.5 sacks to pass Sean Jones (113.0) for 25th all-time in league history.
- Houston (131) needs two tackles for loss to pass Michael Bennett (132) for eighth all-time in league history.
- Wide receiver Adam Thielen (561) needs 39 receptions to become the fifth undrafted player in the common draft era with at least 600 career receptions.
- Defensive end Derrick Brown (165) needs six total tackles to pass Brentson Buckner (170) for ninth all-time in Panther history for defensive linemen.
- Punter Johnny Hekker (337) needs six punts downed inside the 20-yard line to pass Brad Maynard (342) for eighth all-time in league history.
- Tackle Taylor Moton has played in 102 consecutive games and counting as a Carolina Panther. His streak ranks fourth in franchise history.
Matchup notes
- Carolina hits the road in Week 5, traveling to take on the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. This will mark the Panthers' second of four matchups against NFC North opponents. Carolina has a 20-23 mark against the NFC North in its team history.
- This will mark the 12th matchup between the Panthers and Lions with Carolina leading the series 8-3. The series in Detroit is even at 2-2.
- The last game between Carolina and Detroit was Dec. 24, 2022, at Bank of America Stadium, and resulted in a 37-23 Panthers win. Carolina set franchise records with 570 yards of total offense and 320 yards rushing.
- The Lions enter the week looking for their third consecutive victory after defeating the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, 34-20.
- Carolina enters the week with an 0-4 record after falling to the Minnesota Vikings, 21-13, in Week 4.
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.
