Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged fan frustration but said he is not in panic mode after a loss to the Panthers. The defense, which has surrendered the most points and yards in the NFL, is the team's most glaring problem. Campbell emphasized that issues exist in all three phases of the game, not just on defense.

The Detroit Lions defense has allowed 1,695 yards through four games, putting the unit frighteningly close to the infamous 2008 Lions.

Tight ends: Sam LaPorta came to work, catching eight of his 13 targets for 84 yards and Detroit’s lone touchdown grab. But Brock Wright repeatedly killed Detroit’s momentum: he picked up a flag for a false start on the opening drive, and later in the third, another penalty for leg lift on a Panthers defender. Grade: B-

In the Week 4 edition of "Sunday Night Football," the Carolina Panthers host the Detroit Lions. Detroit enters this game fresh off a win over the New York Jets. The Lions have bee

Sunday Night Football features a rare appearance for the Carolina Panthers, who host the Detroit Lions in their first Sunday night game since 2016.

The Detroit Lions play the Panthers on "Sunday Night Football." Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant analysis.

Six Free Press sports writers make their picks in the Detroit Lions' Week 4 game vs the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 4.

According to ESPN/NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the veteran defender is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons, during which he played for four teams: the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and most recently, the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions fell to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night. Here are the winners and losers from their Week 4 defeat.