Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 11 · Bank of America Stadium
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 31–22 at home at Bank of America Stadium in Week 11 of the 2008 regular season on November 16, 2008.
The result moved the Panthers to 8–2 and dropped the Lions to 0–10. It was the Panthers’ fourth straight win. It was the Lions’ tenth straight loss. The Lions finished 2008 at 0–16 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers finished 2008 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 21–20 on October 16, 2005. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 49–35 on November 20, 2011.
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 4–1 after meeting No. 5 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.
