Panthers 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 and firmly cement himself as an elite receiver among the best the league has to offer.

McMillan certainly showed out with explosive plays throughout Carolina's primetime clash with Detroit. He made 14 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns, setting records in the process. Canales reflected on the receiver's efforts after the game, revealing details about him and Bryce Young during practices ahead of the game.

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"I got to be honest. It was not a great week of practice for the two of them. There were some misses. They had to work through some stuff and talk through it. I've been a part of this before, where you don't make the judgement on what's going to happen on Sunday as the guys continue to work and find that. Then for it to show up like that was beautiful," Canales said, via reporter Joe Person.

How Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers played against Lions

Tetairoa McMillan amazed fans with his performance, helping Dave Canales and the Panthers fend off the Lions.

Both teams traded blows throughout the first half, being even at 16 apiece. Carolina took control and didn't look back in the last 30 minutes of regulation, outscoring Detroit 16-10 in that stretch.

Bryce Young enjoyed a great night leading the attack. He completed 29 out of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Chuba Hubbard flourished in the run game, racking up 20 carries for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

The Panthers will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They are on bye next week before resuming action against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 as kickoff commences on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET.