The surging Detroit Lions travel to meet a Panthers team that has won 2 of 3 games, however the only team to beat Detroit recently is the Bills. Goff has been an eye-opener this year. Now a top ten QB, he has been well protected, averaging over 300 yards passing with no picks in 3 weeks. The Lions' time of possession is 56% in the last three weeks, and in spite of a pass-first offense, they have a very acceptable running game.
The Lions' defense has made great strides lately with avg. points allowed at just 18 in their last three games, the rush defense showing great improvement, and with a big increase in passer pressure.
The Panthers' offense with Sam Darnold at QB put up 30 points vs the Seahawks, but are otherwise averaging just 19 points-for a game. They are poor in the red zone and in 3rd down conversions. Their running game is all over the map, usually solid, but with just 21 yards vs the Steelers last week. They are just 30th in passing yards and passer rating this season, and Darnold was sacked 4 times last week.
On defense, the Panthers are competent, although they struggle defending in the red zone and on 3rd down conversions, and are nothing special in passer pressure.
This is definitely a good situation for the Lions to keep rolling. The Panthers will struggle to keep up with Detroit's offense on Saturday. A very favorable line is available. Take Detroit to win and cover.