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The Carolina Panthers are at home Sunday night as they host the Detroit Lions in a Week 4 NFC showdown.
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Carolina enters Sunday’s game with a 1-2 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3.
In their loss to the Browns, Bryce Young led the way for the Panthers as he recorded 291 passing yards, one passing touchdown and an interception while Brycen Tremayne added 83 receiving yards.
The Panthers will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Lions in a tough home matchup.
Detroit enters Sunday’s contest with a 2-1 record after defeating the New York Jets at home in Week 3.
Jared Goff led the way for the Lions in their victory over the Jets as he ended the game with 269 passing yards and two passing touchdowns while Jahmyr Gibbs recorded 99 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Lions Injury Report: Will D.J. Reed Play?
The Lions have two players listed on their injury report, including cornerback D.J. Reed.
Detroit has listed Reed as questionable due to a rib injury and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
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#DETvsCAR Injury Report pic.twitter.com/E8c845gog3
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 2, 2026
The Lions have ruled out guard Ben Bartch as he will miss Sunday’s game with a foot injury.
Panthers Injury Report: Will Bryce Young, Jalen Coker Play?
The Panthers have six players listed on their injury report, though Young is not one of them.
Of course, Young took a cleat to the knee in their loss to the Browns but he is off the injury report and will play after practicing fully throughout the week.
#Panthers injury report for Week 4:
Out: Xavier Legette (knee), Damien Lewis (elbow)
Questionable: Jalen Coker (quad), Monroe Freeling (concussion), Lee Hunter (knee), Cam Jackson (knee)
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) October 2, 2026
Carolina has listed wide receiver Jalen Coker as questionable due to a quad injury that he suffered in Week 3 and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
If Coker is sidelined, Tetairoa McMillan and Brycen Tremayne could both be in line for increased roles, especially with Xavier Legette being ruled out with a knee injury.
The Panthers have also listed tackle Monroe Freeling (concussion) and defensive tackles Lee Hunter (foot) and Cam Jackson (knee) as questionable while guard Damien Lewis has been ruled out with an elbow injury.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Lions and Panthers from Bank of America Stadium at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
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This story was originally published October 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM.