The Carolina Panthers walk into a Week 5 matchup with the Detroit Lions as the only winless team left in the NFL. 

Being winless this late in the season is like being the 37-year-old who still asks their friends to go to the club when they have partners and kids to take care of. At some point, you have to grow up. The same goes for the Panthers. At some point, they have to win. 

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Panthers' critical Week 5 matchup. 

Carolina Panthers (0-4) at Detroit Lions (3-1)

Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan.
Betting odds: Panthers +9.5 over/under 44
How to watch: FOX
Streaming: NFL+, YouTube TV, Hulu Live Sports, etc.
Radio:99.7 FM 

Panthers vs. Lions matchup facts

In history, the Panthers and Lions have played 11 times. The last time the two teams played, the Panthers won 37-23 at Bank of America Stadium in 2022. The series is tied, 2-2, when played at Detroit in the regular season.

• Wide receiver Adam Thielen (561) needs 39 receptions to become the fifth undrafted player in the common draft era with at least 600 career receptions.
• Defensive end Derrick Brown (165) needs six total tackles to pass Brentson Buckner (170) for ninth all-time in Panther history for defensive linemen.
• Punter Johnny Hekker (337) needs six punts downed inside the 20-yard line to pass Brad Maynard (342) for eighth all-time in league history.
• Tackle Taylor Moton has played in 102 consecutive games and counting as a Carolina Panther. His streak ranks fourth in franchise history.

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