Panthers beat Lions 32-24 as Detroit's defense falters
The Detroit Lions fell 32-24 to the Carolina Panthers on night, prompting criticism of head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, according to Pride Of Detroit. Earlier in the week, the Panthers dealt with a cornerback shortage after injuries to starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, raising concerns about the secondary's ability to handle Detroit's passing attack, according to Pride Of Detroit. The Lions traveled to Charlotte for the Week 4 matchup, with analysts highlighting quarterback Jared Goff's blitz handling and the team's rushing attack as key factors, also reported by Pride Of Detroit. Detroit released an updated depth chart listing projected starters and injury updates, per Pride Of Detroit.
In the game, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young connected with Tetairoa McMillan on a 32-yard touchdown pass, as noted by NFL. com. Young finished with 329 passing yards on 29 of 41 attempts, according to the Free Press. McMillan recorded a career-high 192 receiving yards on 14 catches, per NBC Sports.
