League-Leading Lions Roar Past Panthers

League-Leading Lions Roar Past PanthersLeague-Leading Lions Roar Past Panthers In a dominant display of offensive firepower, the league-leading Lions extended their winning streak to five games with a resounding 38-17 victory over the Panthers. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, in his return from injury, orchestrated a high-powered attack that racked up 438 total yards. He completed 24 of 33 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions. The Lions’ receiving corps was in top form, with Kenny Golladay leading the way with six catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Marvin Jones Jr. added five receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown, while T.J. Hockenson chipped in with four catches for 49 yards. The Panthers defense was unable to contain the Lions’ offensive onslaught. Running back D’Andre Swift rushed for 96 yards on 15 carries, while Kerryon Johnson added 41 yards on six attempts. The Lions’ defense also had a strong performance, holding the Panthers to just 283 total yards. Defensive end Trey Flowers had two sacks, while cornerback Darius Slay had an interception in the end zone to seal the victory. The Panthers, led by rookie quarterback Will Grier, struggled to find their footing offensively. Grier threw for 223 yards and a touchdown but was also intercepted twice. Running back Christian McCaffrey, the league’s leading rusher, was held to just 66 yards on 12 carries. With the win, the Lions (5-1) maintain their grip on the NFC North lead. The Panthers (3-3) have now lost two straight games and find themselves in jeopardy of falling out of playoff contention. The Lions will look to continue their winning ways next week when they host the Colts. The Panthers will try to bounce back when they visit the Texans.