Panthers lose to Lions, continue winless season – WSOC TV
DETROIT, MI — The Carolina Panthers remain winless in the 2023 season with a 42-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Their record was 0 wins and 5 losses.
Rookie guard Chandler Zavala suffered a neck injury during the game and was removed from the field by medical personnel.
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According to Panthers.com, the team turned the ball over three times in the first half. Quarterback Bryce Young had two interceptions, and running back Miles Sanders suffered his second fumble of the season.
Noting that the Panthers’ offensive line was the team’s Achilles heel, the Lions’ defense put pressure on Young. According to Panthers.com, during his first pick, the rookie QB was caught in a collapsed pocket and tried to pass the ball to blocking tight end Ian Thomas, but the move was stopped by Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. It is said that he was
Despite the turnovers, Young’s Day had some positives. The quarterback threw three touchdown passes, one to tight end Tommy Tremble, one to wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., and one to Adam Thielen.
According to Panthers.com, Chark’s second touchdown of the year came just a play after Young was penalized for roughing the passer against the Lions’ defense.
Next week, the Panthers will be on the road again, taking on the Miami Dolphins before their bye week. The Dolphins recently defeated the New York Giants, improving their record to 4-1.
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