Editor’s Note: This Matchup was written by John Daigle, with input from Evan Silva.
Detroit @ Carolina
Team Totals: Lions 27.5, Panthers 23.5
The Panthers moved two-time Pro Bowl CB Jaycee Horn (quad) and fellow starter Mike Jackson (groin) to injured reserve midweek, rolling out the red carpet for Jared Goff and Detroit’s offense to fly over its 27.5-point team total. For what it’s worth, Deshaun Watson completed six of nine passes for a touchdown once Horn exited in Week 3. … Both D’Andre Swift (19/134/3) and Kyle Monangai (12/124/1) spiked RB1 finishes against Carolina in their season opener. The Panthers have since defended Bijan Robinson (with Cooper Rush
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