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October 4, 2026 β’ Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
NFL PREVIEW β’ October 4, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Detroit Lions (2-2) takes on Carolina Panthers (2-2) at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte.
Detroit Lions
Visiting Side
Record
2-2
Carolina Panthers
Home Side
Record
2-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DET
|
3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
|
CAR
|
7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 32 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:05
Jake Bates 54 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:50
Chuba Hubbard 15 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
Score
12:37
Jake Bates 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:08
Tetairoa McMillan 32 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)
Score
2:14
Jahmyr Gibbs 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)
Score
0:28
Ryan Fitzgerald 47 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Jake Bates 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:33
Tetairoa McMillan 10 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)
Score
6:21
Jake Bates 26 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:47
Chuba Hubbard 2 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)
Score
8:59
Ryan Fitzgerald 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:38
Sam LaPorta 8 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
25%
Detroit Lions
VS
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Carolina Panthers
Projected Score
DET 30
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CAR 34
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Carolina Panthers scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
- Carolina Panthers passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Carolina Panthers rushing attack has the advantage.
Detroit Lions
STAT
Carolina Panthers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Carolina Panthers plays on familiar turf at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Detroit Lions Could Win
Detroit Lions will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Carolina Panthers Could Win
Carolina Panthers scoring offense aligns well against Detroit Lions defense.
Deciding Factor
Carolina Panthers passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
73,436
Closing Odds
Line: DET -3.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
Detroit Lions Leaders
Joshua Dobbs
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jahmyr Gibbs
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tom Kennedy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Carolina Panthers Leaders
Haynes King
Passing Ldr β’ QB
AJ Dillon
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jalen Coker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Detroit Lions (46.4%)
Carolina Panthers (53.6%)
Total Submissions: 46 circles
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