The Carolina Panthers return to prime time tonight, hosting the Detroit Lions in the first Sunday Night Football game at Bank of America Stadium since the 2015 season. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m., with the game televised on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
🏈 Panthers vs. Lions game information
Matchup: Detroit Lions (2-1) at Carolina Panthers (1-2)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)
TV: NBC, Peacock, NFL+
Broadcast crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)
Weather forecast: Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures in the 60s, and a light chance of spotty rain or drizzle during the game
📻 How to listen to the Carolina Panthers
Panthers Radio: WRFX 99.7 The FOX in Charlotte and affiliates across the Panthers Radio Network
Online Audio: Listen to Panthers Radio online
📊 Lions at Panthers betting odds
Spread: Detroit Lions -3.5
Over/Under Total: 50.5 points
Moneyline: Detroit Lions -193 | Carolina Panthers +165
Lines courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook, posted Sunday at 11:15 a.m. All lines are subject to change.
👉 Want a deeper look at tonight’s matchup? Visit our Lions-Panthers Game Center for team stats, matchup notes and more.
🏥 Panthers-Lions Injury Report and Game-Day Inactives
Official game-day inactives for both teams will be added here when they are announced
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers ruled out wide receiver Xavier Legette (knee) and guard Damien Lewis (elbow) after neither practiced during the week.
Wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and offensive tackle Monroe Freeling (concussion) are questionable. Coker was limited Thursday and Friday, while Freeling progressed from not practicing Wednesday to limited Thursday and full participation Friday.
Several other Panthers who appeared on the injury report carry no game designation, including quarterback Bryce Young (knee), linebacker Devin Lloyd (calf), tight end Darren Waller (toe), safety Nick Scott (rib), outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen (ankle) and running back Chuba Hubbard (rest).
Game-day inactives will be added here when they are announced.
Detroit Lions
The Lions ruled out offensive tackle Ben Bartch (foot) after he did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Cornerback D.J. Reed (rib) is questionable after being limited in practice throughout the week.
Defensive end D.J. Wonnum (back) carries no game designation after returning to full participation Thursday and Friday. Wonnum did not practice Wednesday.
Game-day inactives will be added here when they are announced.
2026 Season Results
Carolina Panthers (1-2)
Week 1: Bears 59, Panthers 37
Week 2: Panthers 34, Falcons 3
Week 3: Browns 21, Panthers 18
Detroit Lions (2-1)
Week 1: Lions 31, Saints 30
Week 2: Bills 41, Lions 31
Week 3: Lions 31, Jets 24
🏈 Follow the Panthers all season: Visit our Carolina Panthers Football Hub for the complete 2026 schedule, scores, team information, season snapshot and the latest NC Football News coverage.
