Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

The Carolina Panthers are set to face the Detroit Lions in a primetime game on Sunday night, with their secondary facing significant challenges. Starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson will both be out, leaving the team to rely on Horn's replacement Akayleb Evans and rookie Will Lee III. Horn, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, suffered a significant quad injury in the second half of a loss to the Cleveland Browns, while Jackson left the game in the first half with a groin injury.

The Panthers also face other key injuries, including wide receiver Jalen Coker, guard Damien Lewis, and several others. Head coach Dave Canales emphasized that they cannot replace Horn, but the team's offense and defense are expected to perform well.