Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 5 · Ford Field
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 27–24 on the road at Ford Field in Week 5 of the 2017 regular season on October 8, 2017. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Panthers to 4–1 and dropped the Lions to 3–2. The Panthers finished 2017 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Lions finished 2017 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 24–7 on September 14, 2014. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 20–19 on November 18, 2018.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Panthers lead the series 6–2 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
