Game Recap
In a December week 16 meeting, the Panthers completed a 20-14 victory against the Lions. The Lions were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Panthers were in full command building a 20-0 edge.
The Panthers were guided by Jake Delhomme who tossed in 260 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, was 29 of 35 passing. Steve Smith caught 81 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
For the Lions,
The Panthers registered 384 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 7 of 14 on third downs. The Lions ended with 106 total yards, 8 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 3 of 11 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Carolina PanthersCAR defeat Detroit LionsDET 20-14
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2003
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:03PM
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 384, Turnovers: 2
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 106, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
| CAR |
7 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jake Delhomme | CAR | 29-35 | 260 | 2 | 1 | 44 | |
| Mike McMahon | DET | 4-11 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
| Joey Harrington | DET | 3-8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| DeShaun Foster | CAR | 21 | 76 | 0 | 12 | |
| Rod Smart | CAR | 9 | 24 | 0 | 6 | |
| Artose Pinner | DET | 12 | 22 | 0 | 8 | |
| Shawn Bryson | DET | 6 | 17 | 0 | 5 | |
| Mike McMahon | DET | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | |
| Nick Goings | CAR | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Jake Delhomme | CAR | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Smith | CAR | 5 | 81 | 1 | 44 | |
| Muhsin Muhammad | CAR | 6 | 69 | 0 | 29 | |
| DeShaun Foster | CAR | 6 | 38 | 1 | 14 | |
| Ricky Proehl | CAR | 3 | 27 | 0 | 12 | |
| David Kircus | DET | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Kevin Dyson | CAR | 2 | 15 | 0 | 9 | |
| Brad Hoover | CAR | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | |
| Nick Goings | CAR | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 36 | 124 | 0 | | |
| DET | 21 | 53 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 29-35 | 260 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| DET | 7-19 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers
- Attendance: 72,835
- Weather: 42 degrees, relative humidity 35%, wind 7 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 2:54 - 2 hours, 54 minutes
