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Lions fall to Panthers 32-26 on Sunday Night Football
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The Lions entered the game with a 2-1 record, while the Panthers were 1-2. The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers were tied 16-16 at halftime on Sunday night.
The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers were tied 16-16 at halftime on Sunday night. The Lions entered the game with a 2-1 record, while the Panthers were 1-2. Detroit started strong, with Jahmyr Gibbs making a 7-yard run and Jared Goff connecting with Jameson Williams for a first down.
A field goal by Jake Bates gave the Lions an early 3-0 lead, marking their first opening-drive points of the season. The Panthers' opening drive ended scoreless after a sack by Alim McNeill.
Further details of the game are available from the source, including additional scoring drives and penalties that occurred during the first half.
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Category: Local Published: October 5, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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