DETROIT, Oct. 9, 2023 ~ With determination and ease, the Detroit Lions defeated the Carolina Panthers 42-24 at Ford Field on Sunday.
The well-earned week five victory moved the team to 4-1 on the season; a position the Lions have not been in since 2011.
Despite injuries taking out some key players, including star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions dominated the game and demonstrated the truth of Dan Campbell‘s “Next Man Up” philosophy.
Yet again, David Montgomery was on fire, becoming the Lions first running back to rush 100-plus yards to score a touchdown in back-to-back games since Kevin Jones in 2004. Rookie Sam LaPorta played 52 of the 60 snaps and scored two touchdowns during the game, boosting his young, but successful, career. Aiden Hutchinson pulled off a one-handed grab interception in the first quarter and continued to assert pressure on Panthers quarterback Bryce Young throughout the game. Quarterback Jard Goff had yet another great performance, throwing three touchdown passes.
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Oct. 9, 2023 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and host of WJR’s “SportsWrap,” talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the Detroit Lions dominant win over the Carolina Panthers. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA Today Network
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Oct. 8, 2023 ~ Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (81) gets tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) after catching a pass in the third quarter at Ford Field. Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ USA TODAY Sports
(CONTINUED) Given the Lions relentless efforts on both offense and defense, they secured a comfortable win against the Panthers. With yet another win under their belt, the Detroit Lions continue to lead the NFC North.
The Lions “One Pride” is alive and well as the team continues to ignite hope in the Detroit football community. Next up, the Lions head down south to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 15.
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