Final2022 Week 16
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC|
Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers, Week 16 2022
Detroit Lions
Away
23
Carolina Panthers
HomeWon
37
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 23 |
| Panthers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
DET 23 · CAR 37 Final
Passing leader
DET · QB
25.7PPR pts
25/42, 355 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Shane Zylstra
DET · TE
25.6PPR pts
5 REC, 26 YDS, 3 TD
Lions leader
DJ Chark
DET · WR
14.8PPR pts
4 REC, 108 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Brian Burns
CAR
2 SACK, 2 TKL
Panthers 37, Lions 23: Carolina beats Detroit
Carolina led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 37–23, though Detroit took the second half 16–13. The Panthers finished with a 570–381 edge in total offense and averaged 8.8 yards per play.
The Lions went 4-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Panthers kept the ball for 35:13 and finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +2.6 yards/play CAR 8.8 · DET 6.2
- +1 turnover margin CAR 0 turnovers
- +189 total yards CAR 570 · DET 381
Game Highlights
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Why the Panthers Won
Carolina won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | Yards per play | 8.8 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 381 | Total yards | 570 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 61 | Plays | 65 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 33% |
| 24:47 | Time of possession | 35:13 |
Scoring Summary
The Panthers scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Lions scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:57 | CAR | Raheem Blackshear 7-yard TD run Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP | 0 | 7 |
| 8:38 | DET | Jared Goff → Shane Zylstra, 3-yard TD Ties gameMichael Badgley XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:35 | CAR | Sam Darnold 3-yard TD run Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP | 7 | 14 |
| 2:08 | CAR | D'Onta Foreman 4-yard TD run Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP | 7 | 21 |
| 0:00 | CAR | Eddy Pineiro 37-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 24 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:12 | CAR | Sam Darnold → DJ Moore, 5-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP | 7 | 31 |
| 3:09 | DET | Jared Goff → Shane Zylstra, 7-yard TD2-pt try failed | 13 | 31 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:13 | CAR | Eddy Pineiro 40-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 34 |
| 3:46 | DET | Jared Goff → Shane Zylstra, 1-yard TDMichael Badgley XP | 20 | 34 |
| 1:56 | CAR | Eddy Pineiro 36-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 37 |
| 0:36 | DET | Michael Badgley 34-yard FG | 23 | 37 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Panthers, Week 16 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Jared GoffDET · QB25.7 PTSQB2
- Shane ZylstraDET · TE25.6 PTSTE4
- D'Onta ForemanCAR · RB22.5 PTSRB6
- Sam DarnoldCAR · QB21.9 PTSQB8
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.7 | QB2 | 25/42 | 355 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 110.7 | Start/Sit → | |
| 21.9 | QB8 | 15/22 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 121.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 26 | 3 | ||
| 22.5 | RB6 | RB | 21 | 165 | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 20.1 | WR11 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 83 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.8 | WR21 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 108 | 0 | ||
| 14.6 | WR22 | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 76 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.5 | RB21 | RB | 12 | 125 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.5 | RB33 | RB | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 8.3 | WR43 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 7.5 | WR49 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 55 | 0 | ||
| 7.4 | WR50 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.1 | WR63 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 5.1 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 3.8 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.5 | RB55 | RB | 4 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.4 | RB57 | RB | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2.7 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2.2 | TE44 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.1 | TE45 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| -0.1 | — | RB | 1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR55 snaps83%
DJ CharkWR49 snaps74%
Josh ReynoldsWR40 snaps61%
D'Andre SwiftRB37 snaps56%
Shane ZylstraTE29 snaps44%
Target Share41 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown32%, 13 targets
- Shane Zylstra15%, 6 targets
- DJ Chark12%, 5 targets
- D'Andre Swift12%, 5 targets
- Josh Reynolds10%, 4 targets
- Other20%, 8 targets
Carry Share17 carries
- Jamaal Williams41%, 7 carries
- D'Andre Swift24%, 4 carries
- Jared Goff18%, 3 carries
- Kalif Raymond6%, 1 carries
- Justin Jackson6%, 1 carries
- Other6%, 1 carries
Carolina Panthers
Snap Share
DJ MooreWR65 snaps96%
Terrace MarshallWR63 snaps93%
Ian ThomasTE43 snaps63%
Tommy TrembleTE39 snaps57%
Chuba HubbardRB31 snaps46%
Target Share21 targets
- DJ Moore33%, 7 targets
- Ian Thomas14%, 3 targets
- Laviska Shenault14%, 3 targets
- Terrace Marshall14%, 3 targets
- Shi Smith10%, 2 targets
- Other14%, 3 targets
Carry Share43 carries
- D'Onta Foreman49%, 21 carries
- Chuba Hubbard28%, 12 carries
- Sam Darnold14%, 6 carries
- Raheem Blackshear7%, 3 carries
- DJ Moore2%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 96% | 7 | 33% | 1 | |
| 63 | 93% | 3 | 14% | 0 | |
| 55 | 83% | 13 | 32% | 1 | |
| 49 | 74% | 5 | 12% | 0 | |
| 43 | 63% | 3 | 14% | 0 | |
| 40 | 61% | 4 | 10% | 0 | |
| 39 | 57% | 2 | 10% | 0 | |
| 37 | 56% | 5 | 12% | 4 | |
| 31 | 46% | 0 | 0% | 12 | |
| 30 | 44% | 0 | 0% | 21 | |
| 29 | 44% | 6 | 15% | 0 | |
| 27 | 41% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 24 | 35% | 3 | 14% | 0 | |
| 21 | 32% | 1 | 2% | 1 | |
| 19 | 29% | 2 | 5% | 0 | |
| 16 | 24% | 2 | 5% | 7 | |
| 15 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 14 | 21% | 1 | 2% | 1 | |
| 14 | 21% | 2 | 10% | 0 | |
| 11 | 17% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 10 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 9% | 1 | 5% | 3 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+15.6Shane Zylstra25.6 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.7Amon-Ra St. Brown14.6 PTS vs 22.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.3 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown14.6 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 14.6 | 22.3 | −7.7 | 83% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 13 | 32% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 25.7 | 19.7 | +6.0 | 100% | 42 att | — | 42 | 3 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| D'Onta ForemanCAR · RB | 22.5 | 13.5 | +9.0 | 44% | 49% car | — | 0 | 21 | 49% | 0 | 0% |
| Sam DarnoldCAR · QB | 21.9 | 13.2 | +8.7 | 100% | 22 att | — | 22 | 6 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ MooreCAR · WR | 20.1 | 12.3 | +7.8 | 96% | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 2% | 7 | 33% |
| D'Andre SwiftDET · RB | 3.5 | 10.9 | −7.4 | 56% | 24% car | — | 0 | 4 | 24% | 5 | 12% |
| Shane ZylstraDET · TE | 25.6 | 10.0 | +15.6 | 44% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| DJ CharkDET · WR | 14.8 | 8.3 | +6.5 | 74% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 3.4 | 7.8 | −4.4 | 24% | 41% car | — | 0 | 7 | 41% | 2 | 5% |
| Chuba HubbardCAR · RB | 12.5 | 7.7 | +4.8 | 46% | 28% car | — | 0 | 12 | 28% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 5.1 | 6.7 | −1.6 | 61% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 10% |
| Ian ThomasCAR · TE | 2.2 | 5.0 | −2.8 | 63% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Laviska Shenault Jr.CAR · WR | 8.3 | 5.0 | +3.3 | 35% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR | 7.5 | 5.0 | +2.5 | 93% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Raheem BlackshearCAR · RB | 8.5 | 3.6 | +4.9 | 9% | 7% car | — | 0 | 3 | 7% | 1 | 5% |
| James MitchellDET · TE | 5.1 | 3.3 | +1.8 | 29% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Shi SmithCAR · WR | 2.7 | 3.3 | −0.6 | 21% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Tommy TrembleCAR · TE | 3.8 | 3.3 | +0.5 | 57% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Justin JacksonDET · RB | -0.1 | 2.3 | −2.4 | 21% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 1 | 2% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 7.4 | 2.3 | +5.1 | 32% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 1 | 2% |
| Brock WrightDET · TE | 2.1 | 1.7 | +0.4 | 41% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 17% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
Team totals: Lions 41 targets and 17 carries; Panthers 21 targets and 43 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Ran hot
DET · QB · 25.7 pts on 19.7 expected
25 of 42 passing for 355 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 carries for 15 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 6.5, 17.6, 21.6, 26.1, 14.1, 25.7
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Sam Darnold Ran hot
CAR · QB · 21.9 pts on 13.2 expected
15 of 22 passing for 250 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 16.9, 11.8, 13.2, 21.9
W12W14W15W16
Best fantasy game of the season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Volume, no payoff
DET · WR · 14.6 pts on 22.3 expected
13 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.0, 27.9, 34.6, 13.4, 15.2, 14.6
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Season high in targets (13).
D'Andre Swift Unlucky
DET · RB · 3.5 pts on 10.9 expected
5 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards; 4 carries (24% of the team's) for 12 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.2, 10.3, 21.1, 6.9, 12.5, 3.5
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
D'Onta Foreman Ran hot
CAR · RB · 22.5 pts on 13.5 expected
21 carries (49% of the team's) for 165 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 19.0, 2.4, 11.3, 8.5, 0.9, 22.5
W10W11W12W14W15W16
Best score since Week 8.
DJ Moore Ran hot
CAR · WR · 20.1 pts on 12.3 expected
7 targets (33% of the team's), 5 catches for 83 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (2% of the team's) for 8 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 6.9, 5.4, 20.3, 0.6, 18.3, 20.1
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Shane Zylstra Ran hot
DET · TE · 25.6 pts on 10.0 expected
6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 26 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 0.0, 1.4, 3.8, 1.4, 25.6
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Season high in targets (6). Best fantasy game of the season.
DJ Chark Ran hot
DET · WR · 14.8 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 108 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; efficiency supplied the rest.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 9.6, 14.8, 21.4, 2.8, 14.8
W11W12W13W14W15W16
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- ▲Stock up: Shane Zylstra played 44% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Jamaal Williams played 24% of the snaps, down from a 40% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Kalif Raymond played 32% of the snaps, down from a 54% season average.
Carolina Panthers
- ▲Stock up: Chuba Hubbard led the backfield with 46% of the snaps after trailing D'Onta Foreman before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Terrace Marshall Jr. played 93% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.
- ▼Stock down: D'Onta Foreman lost the backfield lead: 44% of the snaps to Chuba Hubbard's 46%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Panthers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 22.3 | 17.9 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 21.2 |
| WRs | 37.7 | 36.3 |
| TEs | 13.5 | 10.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Carolina opened at 43% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Panthers win probability
Key Swings
- +21Blackshear 7-yd TD run43% → 64%Q1 11:57
- −22Goff → Zylstra, 3-yd TD65% → 43%Q1 8:38
- +25Darnold 3-yd TD run44% → 69%Q2 9:35
- +18Foreman 4-yd TD run72% → 90%Q2 2:08
- +4Pineiro 37-yd FG91% → 95%Q2 0:00
Swing in Panthers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 65 |
| 72% | Pass rate | 34% |
| 7.6 | Yds / dropback | 11.4 |
| 2.6 | Yds / carry | 7.4 |
| 4/12 | Third downs | 3/9 |
Efficiency edge Carolina ran 4 more plays and gained 3.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 32% · Zylstra 15% · Swift 12%
- CAR Moore 33% · Thomas 14% · Shenault 14%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 3 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
CAR turnover edge: +1
- The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Panthers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 78 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 11:57 | 8 | 60 | 3:19 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q1 8:38 | 4 | 25 | 2:31 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 6:07 | 13 | 82 | 6:50 | Fumble |
| CAR | Q2 14:17 | 8 | 91 | 4:42 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 9:35 | 3 | 4 | 1:01 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 8:34 | 11 | 92 | 6:26 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 2:08 | 3 | 9 | 1:09 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 0:59 | 7 | 68 | 0:59 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 3 | -3 | 2:14 | Punt |
| CAR | Q3 12:46 | 7 | 74 | 3:34 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 9:12 | 3 | -9 | 1:07 | Punt |
| CAR | Q3 8:05 | 3 | 3 | 1:44 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 6:21 | 7 | 80 | 3:12 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q3 3:09 | 10 | 47 | 4:56 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 13:13 | 6 | 45 | 2:45 | Downs |
| CAR | Q4 10:28 | 6 | 56 | 4:52 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 5:36 | 8 | 87 | 1:50 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q4 3:46 | 6 | 32 | 1:50 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 1:56 | 8 | 62 | 1:20 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q4 0:36 | 1 | -1 | 0:36 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Lions vs Panthers Head-to-Head
The Lions and Panthers first met in 1999 and have played 12 times since.
- All-time series
- 8–4Panthers lead, 12 meetings since 1999
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Lions win
- 42–242023
- Largest Panthers win
- 31–72002
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- P
- L
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 4 Lions at Panthers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2023 Wk 5 Panthers at Lions, 2023 Wk 5 recap DET 42 CAR 24 DET W
- 2022 Wk 16 Lions at Panthers CAR 37 DET 23 CAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 7-10 |
| 26.6 | Points per game | 20.4 |
| 380.0 | Yards per game | 306.2 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 22.0 |
| 392.4 | Yards allowed per game | 350.2 |
Lions vs Panthers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DET −2.5Lions failed to cover by 16.5
- Total
- 43.5Over: 60 points scored (by 16.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 23.0 | 23 | 0.0 |
| Panthers | 20.5 | 37 | +16.5 |
The Panthers beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 10–5
- Over/under
- 10–5
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS as underdog
- 8–3
- ATS on the road
- 4–3
Carolina Panthers
- Against the spread
- 8–7
- Over/under
- 7–8
- ATS as favorite
- 0–4
- ATS as underdog
- 8–3
- ATS at home
- 5–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Lions vs Panthers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in Carolina. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Lions vs Panthers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Lions vs Panthers Week 16 game?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 37–23 in Week 16 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on December 24, 2022. See the Panthers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Panthers?
The final score was Panthers 37, Lions 23. The Panthers led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 16, Panthers 13.
What happened in the Lions vs Panthers game?
Carolina led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 37–23, though Detroit took the second half 16–13. The Panthers finished with a 570–381 edge in total offense and averaged 8.8 yards per play. Jared Goff led all players with 25 of 42 passing for 355 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 15 rushing yards. The Lions committed 1 turnover, the Panthers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Panthers?
Jared Goff led the game with 25.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 16, on 25 of 42 passing for 355 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 15 rushing yards. Shane Zylstra was next with 25.6 (TE4). See Jared Goff's 2022 game log.
Who led Lions vs Panthers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 25 of 42 for 355 yards and 3 touchdowns. D'Onta Foreman (CAR) led in rushing with 21 carries for 165 yards and a touchdown. DJ Chark (DET) led in receiving with 4 catches for 108 yards.
How many fantasy points did Jared Goff score against the Panthers?
Jared Goff scored 25.7 fantasy points against the Panthers in Week 16 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 42 passing for 355 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 3 carries for 15 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Panthers?
Shane Zylstra outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.6 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+15.6). Amon-Ra St. Brown fell furthest short, with 14.6 points on 22.3 xFP (−7.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Panthers?
Amon-Ra St. Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Panthers beat the Lions?
The Panthers beat the Lions 37–23 because they averaged 8.8 yards per play to 6.2, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 570–381.
Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Panthers?
The Panthers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Lions gave the ball away 1 time and the Panthers not at all. The Panthers won the game.
What is the all-time Lions vs Panthers record?
The Panthers lead the all-time series 8–4 across 12 meetings since 1999.
When did the Lions and Panthers last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on November 22, 2020, when the Panthers beat the Lions 20–0.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Panthers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −2.5, making the Detroit Lions 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Lions and 20.5 for the Panthers.
Did Lions vs Panthers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 60 points, 16.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Panthers?
The Panthers covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Lions −2.5. The final margin was 14 points.
