With no time left on the clock, a 59-yard field goal by Matt Prater gave the 4-5 Detroit Lions a much needed 30-27 home win over Washington, last week.  They’ll look to build on that win when they head to Carolina to face the 3-7 Panthers on Sunday. After a tough 46-23 home loss to Tampa Bay last week, the Panthers are 3-point favourites against Detroit.

NFL Week 11 Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Lions are 1-10 against the spread (ATS) in their last 11 games after giving up at least 250 passing yards in the previous game.  The over is 4-0 in their last four November games.

Carolina is 0-4 ATS in its last four home games against teams with a losing record, while the over is 7-1 in its last eight games after an ATS loss.

The last time these teams met was Week 11 in 2018, which ended as a 20-19 home win for the Lions.  The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these teams.

Detroit Lions

The Lions will be banking on Matthew Stafford playing like he did against Washington. Stafford threw for 276 yards and three TDs, with no interceptions.  Marvin Jones, D’Andre Swift and Marvin Hall each picked up receiving TDs in the win, while Swift also ran for 81 yards.  For the season Swift’s averaging 4.7 yards per carry and 36.8 yards per game, with four rushing and two receiving TDs.

Although they held Washington QB Alex Smith to no passing TDs, the Lions defence was still lit up for 390 passing yards. They sit in the middle of the pack, giving up 258.9 passing yards per game, this season.

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers need to be nearly perfect down the stretch if they want any shot at the playoffs this year.  Teddy Bridgewater is the big question mark. He’s been great at times and terrible at times. He only managed 136 passing yards against the Bucs last week, and threw two TDs and one interception. Bridgewater has 13 TDs and seven interceptions on the year and has thrown an interception in every second game this season.

The Panthers defence is not nearly up to par.  Against the rush, Carolina gives up 4.8 yards per carry (29^th) and 124.5 yards per game (20^th).  They also give up 255.5 passing yards per game (22^nd) and were exploited by Tom Brady last week, allowing him to throw for 341 yards and three TDs.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Lions vs. Panthers?

• Regular Season

Lions Team Leaders

DET

Touchdowns	D'Andre Swift 10
Rushing	Adrian Peterson 604
Passing	Matthew Stafford 4084
Receiving	Marvin Jones Jr. 76
Sacks	Romeo Okwara 10
Interceptions	Duron Harmon 2

CAR

Touchdowns	Mike Davis 8
Rushing	Mike Davis 642
Passing	Teddy Bridgewater 3733
Receiving	Robby Anderson 95
Sacks	Brian Burns 9
Interceptions	Donte Jackson 3

• Regular Season

Panthers Team Leaders

DET

Touchdowns	D'Andre Swift 10
Rushing	Adrian Peterson 604
Passing	Matthew Stafford 4084
Receiving	Marvin Jones Jr. 76
Sacks	Romeo Okwara 10
Interceptions	Duron Harmon 2

CAR

Touchdowns	Mike Davis 8
Rushing	Mike Davis 642
Passing	Teddy Bridgewater 3733
Receiving	Robby Anderson 95
Sacks	Brian Burns 9
Interceptions	Donte Jackson 3

Weather

temp	65
condition	cloudy
wind	East 7mph

Injuries

Detroit

Joe Dahl (G)

Out Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 20

Matthew Stafford (QB)

Doub Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20

Matt Prater (K)

Ques Sat Back - 24 / 12 / 20

Jayron Kearse (S)

day-to-day Hip - 24 / 12 / 20

Taylor Decker (T)

Ques Sat Groin - 22 / 12 / 20

Matthew Stafford (QB)

Ques Sat Ribs - 22 / 12 / 20

Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)

Out Sun Neck - 22 / 12 / 20

Mike Ford (CB)

Ques Sat Foot - 20 / 12 / 20

John Penisini (DL)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 17 / 12 / 20

Frank Ragnow (OL)

Out indefinitely Throat - 16 / 12 / 20

Carolina

Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 01 / 01 / 21

Alex Armah (FB)

Ques Sun Thigh - 30 / 12 / 20

Mike Davis (RB)

Out Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20

Efe Obada (DE)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20

Robby Anderson (WR)

Ques Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 20

Brian Burns (DE)

Out Sun Stinger - 27 / 12 / 20

Trent Scott (T)

I-R Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20

Bravvion Roy (DT)

Ques Sun Knee - 26 / 12 / 20

Adarius Taylor (LB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20

Brian Burns (DE)

Ques Sun Knee - 20 / 12 / 20

Injuries

Detroit

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Joe Dahl (G)	Out Sun	Back - 30 / 12 / 20	0-1	0-1	+ -
Dahl is bothered by a neck injury, and he will not face the Vikings on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford (QB)	Doub Sun	Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Stafford left the last game with an ankle sprain, and he is not expected to take the field against the Vikings on Sunday.
Matt Prater (K)	Ques Sat	Back - 24 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Prater has a sore back and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Jayron Kearse (S)	day-to-day	Hip - 24 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Kearse missed the last game with a hip injury, and it is up in the air if he will be good to go against the Vikings in Week 17.
Taylor Decker (T)	Ques Sat	Groin - 22 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Decker is nursing a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will play against the Buccaneers on Saturday.
Matthew Stafford (QB)	Ques Sat	Ribs - 22 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Stafford is hampered by injuries to his ribs and right thumb, and it has yet to be determined if he will participate in Saturday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)	Out Sun	Neck - 22 / 12 / 20	0-2	1-1	+ -
Collins Sr. sat out the last game with a neck injury, and he will not participate in S unday's contest against the Vikings.
Mike Ford (CB)	Ques Sat	Foot - 20 / 12 / 20	1-2	1-2	+ -
Ford departed the last contest with a foot injury, leaving his availability against the Buccaneers on Saturday clouded.
John Penisini (DL)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 17 / 12 / 20	1-2	1-2	+ -
Penisini has a shoulder injury, and it is unknown if it will keep him off the lineup card Sunday against the Titans.
Frank Ragnow (OL)	Out indefinitely	Throat - 16 / 12 / 20	1-2	1-2	+ -
Ragnow will miss an extended period due to a fractured throat.

Carolina

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 01 / 01 / 21	1-0	0-1	+ -
Gross-Matos is battling a shoulder injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field against the Saints on Sunday.
Alex Armah (FB)	Ques Sun	Thigh - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	0-1	+ -
Armah is managing a thigh injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Saints on Sunday.
Mike Davis (RB)	Out Sun	Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	0-1	+ -
Davis is not expected to take part in Sunday's showdown against the Saints due to an ankle injury.
Efe Obada (DE)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	0-1	+ -
Obada has a shoulder injury, leaving his status against the Saints on Sunday unknown.
Robby Anderson (WR)	Ques Sun	Groin - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	0-1	+ -
Anderson is battling a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will line up for Sunday's clash with the Saints.
Brian Burns (DE)	Out Sun	Stinger - 27 / 12 / 20	2-0	0-2	+ -
Burns sustained a stinger in the previous game, and he will not take on the Saints on Sunday.
Trent Scott (T)	I-R	Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20	2-0	0-2	+ -
Scott has been posted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Bravvion Roy (DT)	Ques Sun	Knee - 26 / 12 / 20	2-0	0-2	+ -
Roy is limited by a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will line up versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Adarius Taylor (LB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20	2-0	0-2	+ -
Taylor is hindered by an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if it will sideline him against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Brian Burns (DE)	Ques Sun	Knee - 20 / 12 / 20	2-1	1-2	+ -
Burns sustained an MCL injury in the previous game, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Washington Football Team on Sunday.