It was big cat vs. big cat on October 8, 2023, as the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers clashed at Ford Field in a battle for jungle supremacy. From the opening drive, Detroit showed its teeth—Jared Goff was razor-sharp, throwing three touchdowns (two to rookie Sam LaPorta) while David Montgomery bulldozed through Carolina’s defense for 109 yards and a score.
The Lions built a 28–10 halftime lead, their offense roaring while the defense shredded the Panthers’ den. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young was left clawing for air, intercepted twice and stripped once by Detroit’s relentless pass rush.
By the final whistle, the Panthers lay silenced, and the Lions stood triumphant, 42–24 victors. In this clash of the big cats, Detroit didn’t just win—they ruled the jungle.