Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions
All-time regular-season series · through 2026
Competitive rivalry · 61 intensity62% competitive
13 games played
Carolina Panthers leads by 5
Win %
69%
31%
Home / Away Split
Carolina Panthers
Home 7-2Away 2-7
Wins at home: 78%
Detroit Lions
Home 3-1Away 1-3
Wins at home: 75%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wk 4 | CAR host | CAR 32–26 DET |
| 2023 Wk 5 | @ DET | CAR 24–42 DET |
| 2022 Wk 16 | CAR host | CAR 37–23 DET |
| 2020 Wk 11 | CAR host | CAR 20–0 DET |
| 2018 Wk 11 | @ DET | CAR 19–20 DET |
Dynasty Context
Carolina Panthers
No dynasty period (≥3 seasons ≥.600 win%)
Detroit Lions
- 1952–1954 · 3 seasons · 2🏆 · 78% win
- 1936–1938 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 65% win
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Carolina Panthers | vs | Detroit Lions | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48% | — | 49% | Even |
| 2000s | 49% | — | 26% | CAR +23pp |
| 2010s | 49% | — | 46% | CAR +4pp |
| 2020s | 32% | — | 53% | DET +22pp |