This was a game that the Carolina Panthers could and should have won. After a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in primetime last week, the Panthers needed to bounce back against the Detroit Lions this week. To put it simply, it just did not happen.
Things started off great for the Carolina Panthers. In the first quarter, Cam Newton connected with Greg Olsen for a one-yard touchdown to put the Panthers ahead 7-0 following a Graham Gano extra point. That ended a 10-play, 90-yard drive. The Lions would strike back however.