Lions at Carolina Panthers: Live updates
Follow along here for live updates as the Lions hit the road to take on the Carolina Panthers.
The Lions return to primetime as they travel to Carolina for a Sunday night football match-up against the Panthers , with Detroit looking to start 3-1 for the fourth straight season.
After another close call against the Jets in Week 3 , fueled by a stellar performance from Jahmyr Gibbs , the Lions continue their run as a top offense averaging 31 points per game. With a defense that's still trying to find it's identity , now Detroit has to face a squad that currently leads the league in passing yards a game, with Carolina averaging 295.7 yards passing with fourth-year quarterback Bryce Young.
Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.
07:08 PM ET, October 4 2026, Richard Silva
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed, who entered the day listed as questionable with a rib injury, is active for the team's game versus the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football.
Expect Reed to start on the outside. Across from him, options include Roger McCreary, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Rock Ya-Sin. It'll be Chuck Clark and Christian Izien at safety. When the Lions deploy nickel packages, McCreary is likely to move into the slot.
The Panthers, meanwhile, will be without Jalen Coker (quad), their leading receiver this season. He has 222 yards and a couple touchdowns on 18 receptions.
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