DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Hardcore Detroit Lions fans are reaping the reward for being true-blue all these years. The Detroit Lions clobbered the winless Carolina Panthers on Sunday 42-24.

Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and snuck in for another as the Lions routed the Panthers at Ford Field. The Lions’ 4-1 start is their best since starting 5-0 in 2011.

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David Montgomery ran for 109 yards on 19 carries and scoring from 42 yards out. Jerry Jacobs and Aidan Hutchinson each had interceptions against Panthers rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young.