Panthers at Lions 11/18/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Carolina Panthers look to bounce back from a crushing defeat when they visit Ford Field on Sunday to play the Detroit Lions in Week 11 of the NFL. The Vikings were humiliated by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday 52-21. The Panthers defense gave up five touchdown passes. The loss snapped Carolina’s three-game winning streak. Cam Newton threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.

The Lions lost for the third straight week following a 34-22 setback at the hands of the Chicago Bears. The loss dropped the Lions to 3-6 on the season. Matthew Stafford received pressure from the Bears defense on almost every pass play. The Lions QB threw for 274 yards, two touchdown and two interceptions. Carolina quarterback Cam Newton has thrown for 2,086 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. Christian McCaffrey is the leading rusher with 579 yards and four touchdowns. Devin Funchess leads the Panthers in receiving with 477 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, Luke Keuchly leads the Panthers in tackles with 72, while Mario Addison is the sacks leader with 7.5.

Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown for 2,385 yards, 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The leading rusher for the Lions is Kerryon Johnson with 554 yards and two touchdowns. Kenny Golladay leads all receivers with 601 yards and four touchdowns. On defense, Jarrad Davis leads the team in tackles with 57, while Devon Kennard and Romeo Okwara are the sacks leaders with 5.0 apiece.