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McMillan’s career night lifts Panthers past Lions, 32–26

Hubbard’s running helped Carolina stay ahead. Detroit’s prolific passing night ended with a fourth-down catch a yard short.

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Jared Goff in a blue Detroit Lions uniform and silver helmet on the field.
File photograph · September 18, 2022 · Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels · Commanders at Lions / CC BY-SA 2.0
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