The Detroit Lions go on the road to face the Carolina Panthers. The Lions are looking for a little consistency as they have split their last eight games. The Detroit Lions have played well on the road, having won three of their last four road games. The offense is led by Matthew Stafford with 2,403 yards, to go with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Stafford is expected to play despite a sore thumb. His favorite targets have been Danny Amendola and Marvin Jones Jr., who have combined for 815 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Amendola is out for this game so look for TJ Hockenson to see a lot of passes thrown his way. has 36 receptions. As a team, they are rushing for 101.6 yards a game and is led by Adrian Peterson with 371 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, they are giving up 29.7 points and 400 yards a game.

The Carolina Panthers have lost five in a row and three straight at home. The offense is led by Teddy Bridgewater with 2,552 passing yards, to go with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Bridgewater's playing status will be a game-time decision. His favorite targets have been Robby Anderson and DJ Moore, who have combined for 1,508 receiving yards and five touchdowns. As a team, they rush for 105.4 yards a game and are led by Mike Davis with 385 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, they are giving up 27.2 points and 380 yards a game.

The Detroit Lions continue to struggle defensively, but may not have to face Bridgewater and McCaffery is out for this game. The Panthers are on a five-game losing streak and the defense has given up 25 or more points in each of their last four games. Detroit is missing some weapons of the offense but they are overall a better team. Take the Lions to win and cover in this one.

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