Los Angeles Rams vs Panthers
Problem: You saw the highlights, but the box score tells a deeper story. Agitation: Three Matthew Stafford turnovers erased a 60 % offensive success rate. Solution: This breakdown of Los Angeles Rams vs Panthers match player stats shows exactly why the Panthers flipped the NFC standings in a 31‑28 shocker.
Match Overview and Team Comparison Table
Game Stats Comparison
| Category | Rams (9–3) | Panthers (7–6) |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 28 | 31 |
| Total Yards | 379 | 358 |
| Passing Yards | 227 | 194 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 164 |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 24:44 | 35:16 |
| Third-Down Efficiency | 2/5 (40%) | 7/15 (46.7%) |
| Fourth-Down Efficiency | 0/0 | 3/3 (100%) |
| Red-Zone Efficiency | 4/6 | 0/1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties | 1–5 | 7–70 |
Sources: The Athletic box score, Pro‑Football‑Reference, ESPN team stats
Matthew Stafford’s Player Stats: Touchdowns Overshadowed by Giveaways
Matthew Stafford completed 18 of 28 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. His passer rating settled at 85.9. The Rams’ offensive line surrendered pressure on just 13.3 % of his dropbacks, yet the Panthers turned two of those four pressures into drive‑killing plays.
- Completions/Attempts: 18/28
- Passing Yards: 243
- Touchdown Passes: 2 (both to Davante Adams)
- Interceptions: 2 (one returned for a touchdown)
- Sacks: 2 for 16 yards lost
- Fumbles Lost: 1
- Passer Rating: 85.9
- QBR: 26.1
- Longest Completion: 51 yards (to Xavier Smith)
- Source: ESPN box score passing table, Pro‑Football‑Reference advanced passing
Bryce Young’s Player Stats: A Career Day on Fourth Down
Bryce Young played the cleanest game of his season. He connected on 15 of 20 throws for 206 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. His 147.1 passer rating was a career best. Two of his touchdowns came on fourth‑down heaves of 33 and 43 yards.
- Completions/Attempts: 15/20 (75 %)
- Passing Yards: 206
- Touchdown Passes: 3
- Interceptions: 0
- Sacks: 2 for 12 yards lost
- Passer Rating: 147.1
- QBR: 85.7
- Third/Fourth Down Passing: 8/10 for 162 yards and 3 TDs
Source: ESPN Carolina passing table, Panthers.com inside‑the‑numbers
Rams Rushing Stats: Corum and Williams Tear Off Big Chunks
Los Angeles piled up 152 rushing yards on only 21 carries — a blistering 7.2 yards per attempt. The Rams’ offensive line gave both backs clean lanes all afternoon.
Rushing Stats
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Yards/Carry | Touchdowns | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 1 | 34 |
| Kyren Williams | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 1 | 12 |
| Matthew Stafford | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 |
Source: Pro‑Football‑Reference advanced rushing, Rams.com rushing efficiency stat
Panthers Rushing Stats: Volume Over Explosiveness
Carolina ran the ball a season‑high 40 times for 164 yards. Chuba Hubbard handled the early‑down work; Rico Dowdle ground out short yardage.
Rushing Stats
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Yards/Carry | Touchdowns | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | 17 | 83 | 4.9 | 0 | 14 |
| Rico Dowdle | 18 | 58 | 3.2 | 0 | 9 |
| Bryce Young | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 8 |
Source: Pro‑Football‑Reference rushing table, SI.com game recap
Rams Receiving Stats: Adams Finds the End Zone Twice
Davante Adams reeled in two first‑half touchdown catches. Xavier Smith led the team in yards with a 51‑yard bomb. Puka Nacua topped the target list but couldn’t get into the end zone.
Receiving Stats
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Smith | 3 | 3 | 82 | 0 | 51 |
| Puka Nacua | 9 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 31 |
| Davante Adams | 5 | 4 | 58 | 2 | 32 |
| Colby Parkinson | 5 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 12 |
| Davis Allen | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Source: Pro‑Football‑Reference advanced receiving, ESPN receiving table
Panthers Receiving Stats: Young Spreads the Ball Around
Bryce Young hit seven different receivers. Jalen Coker led the group in catches and yards; rookie Tetairoa McMillan caught the game‑winner. Chuba Hubbard added a receiving touchdown on a 35‑yard screen.
Receiving Stats
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker | 6 | 4 | 74 | 1 | 33 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | 2 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 43 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 2 | 2 | 41 | 1 | 35 |
| Rico Dowdle | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 13 |
| Mitchell Evans | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 |
Source: Pro‑Football‑Reference advanced receiving, ESPN Carolina receiving table
Defensive Standouts: Turnovers Swing the Game
Carolina’s defense generated three turnovers; the Rams forced none. Mike Jackson’s 48‑yard pick‑six gave the Panthers their first lead. Derrick Brown’s strip‑sack on Stafford in the final three minutes sealed the victory.
Defensive Stats
| Player | Tackles (Solo) | Sacks | QB Hits | Interceptions | Forced Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathan Ransom (CAR) | 11 (2) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott (CAR) | 9 (5) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson (CAR) | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 1 (TD) | 0 |
| Derrick Brown (CAR) | 2 (1) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse (LAR) | 5 (2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young (LAR) | 4 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl (LAR) | 8 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Panthers.com snap‑counts article, ESPN defensive box score
Special Teams and Kicking Summary
Special Teams Stats
| Category | Rams | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 0/0 | 1/1 (33 yds) |
| Extra Points | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Kick Return Yards | 135 (5 returns) | 89 (4 returns) |
| Punt Return Yards | 0 | 15 |
| Punts | 1 for 56 yds | 3 for 138 yds |
Harrison Mevis hit all four extra‑point tries for the Rams. Ryan Fitzgerald added a 33‑yard field goal and four PATs for Carolina.
Drive‑by‑Drive Scoring Summary
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12:10 | Rams | Davante Adams 4-yd pass (Stafford) | 7-0 |
| 1st | 7:38 | Panthers | Chuba Hubbard 35-yd pass (Young) | 7-7 |
| 1st | 1:10 | Panthers | Mike Jackson 48-yd pick-six | 7-14 |
| 2nd | 12:46 | Rams | Davante Adams 7-yd pass (Stafford) | 14-14 |
| 2nd | 5:33 | Panthers | Ryan Fitzgerald 33-yd FG | 14-17 |
| 2nd | 1:55 | Rams | Blake Corum 2-yd run | 21-17 |
| 3rd | 8:48 | Panthers | Jalen Coker 33-yd pass (Young) | 21-24 |
| 4th | 9:58 | Rams | Kyren Williams 7-yd run | 28-24 |
| 4th | 6:34 | Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan 43-yd pass (Young) | 28-31 |
Source: The Athletic scoring summary, ESPN game log
6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who scored the final touchdown in the Rams‑Panthers Week 13 game?
Rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan caught a 43‑yard pass from Bryce Young with 6:34 left. That fourth‑down strike became the game‑winning score.
2. How many turnovers did Matthew Stafford commit against the Panthers?
Stafford committed three total turnovers — two interceptions and one lost fumble. One interception returned for a Panthers touchdown.
3. Which Panthers defender recorded the highest tackle total?
Rookie safety Lathan Ransom led all players with 11 tackles (2 solo) and added his first career sack.
4. How did the Rams’ ground game perform despite the loss?
The Rams averaged 7.2 yards per carry. Blake Corum posted a career‑best 11.6 yards per attempt, and Kyren Williams added a touchdown.
5. What was Bryce Young’s passer rating in the game?
Young finished with a 147.1 passer rating, which was a career high and the second‑best single‑game mark in Panthers history.
6. Did the Panthers convert all their fourth‑down attempts?
Yes. Carolina went 3‑for‑3 on fourth down. Two of those conversions resulted in touchdowns.
What This Game Means Going Forward
The Panthers ran the ball 40 times, controlled the clock for over 35 minutes, and never gave the ball away. The Rams moved the ball efficiently — 379 total yards on 57 plays — but killed drives with miscues. For Sean McVay’s team, cleaning up the turnover problem matters more than chasing offensive fireworks. For Dave Canales’s young squad, this outing proved they can hang with the NFC’s best by sticking to a physical, ball‑control identity.
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