(3-1) are facing off against the Carolina Panthers (+9.5) (0-4) in Week 5, and the Lions are expecting a dogfight as the Panthers will be clawing their way through the game, looking for their first win.
“It’s just about us handling our business,” coach Dan Campbell said about this matchup. “Let’s handle our business and we’ve got to be patient on offense and defense. We’ve got to show up. And I think that is the point of emphasis. And let me say this, it’s going to be a dog fight. I mean this team’s not—and I say this every week—they’re not just going to come in here and give a win away.