Bank of America – Lions’ Playoff Probabilities Diminished in 20-Zero Shutout Loss to Carolina Panthers

The Detroit Lions arrived at Bank of America Stadium for his or her Week 11 matchup with the Carolina Panthers as an injury-riddled soccer staff.

XFL standout quarterback P.J. Walker, making his first profession begin within the NFL, led the Panthers to a 20-Zero victory over Detroit.

On Carolina’s second offensive drive of the sport, Walker discovered large receiver DJ Moore for a 52-yard reception, beating rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah down the sphere.  

Carolina operating again Mike Davis capped off the 10-play, 95-yard scoring drive with a one-yard landing run. 

Detroit might ill-afford unforced errors on the highway, however an errant snap from the often dependable Frank Ragnow couldn’t be recovered. Carolina proceeded to recuperate the Matthew Stafford fumble.

Fortunately, cornerback Amani Oruwariye, who has been Detroit’s greatest defensive again this season, intercepted Walker to bail out Detroit’s offense. 

The offense struggled mightily, and couldn’t get something going within the first half, as Stafford & Co. have been shut out by means of the primary two quarters. 

Stafford’s damage definitely performed an element within the play-calling of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, as Detroit didn’t take many probabilities deep within the first half.

Carolina held Detroit’s offense to 89 internet yards and solely 35 yards dashing, and took a 7-Zero lead into halftime. 

Walker prolonged Carolina’s result in 14-0 on the staff’s first offensive possession of the second half. 

Walker’s landing go to wideout Curtis Samuel was the primary of his NFL profession.

Detroit’s struggles on offense continued within the third quarter. 

On their subsequent offensive possession, Stafford and the offense lastly recorded an enormous play. 

However, like all too usually this season, the landing go to Marvin Jones Jr. was referred to as again, due to an unlawful formation penalty, and Detroit was pressured to punt.

Seemingly nothing went proper for the Lions in Carolina. 

Regardless of profitable the turnover battle, Detroit couldn’t capitalize on two interceptions thrown by Walker deep within the pink zone.

Detroit was shut out by means of the primary three quarters for the primary time since Dec. 8, 2019.

Matt Prater, who didn’t miss a kick final week, missed from 51 yards out, with Detroit trailing, 17-0. 

The shutdown loss was the primary time Detroit failed to attain a single level in a sport because the 2009 season.

With the loss, Detroit falls to 4-6, and can return house to face the Houstons Texans in simply 4 days on Thanksgiving.

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