Los Angeles
Rams
14-5
20
FINAL
41
Carolina
Panthers
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Carolina Panthers topped the Los Angeles Rams 41-20 in the Conference Championship, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial, as both teams aimed for a shot at the ultimate title, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Bryce Young led the Panthers' offense with a stellar three-touchdown performance, while Matthew Stafford of the Rams put up impressive numbers with 321 passing yards. However, it was Trevor Etienne who truly stole the show, amassing 162 rushing yards and 143 receiving yards, demonstrating his versatility and ability to make plays in critical moments.
Defensively, the Panthers put the clamps on the Rams, with Isaiah Simmons making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions. The game's turning point came when Simmons picked off a crucial pass in the second half, allowing Carolina to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory. Tre'von Moehrig's strong tackling effort and Devin Lloyd's sack also contributed to a formidable defensive effort, making it a night to remember for the Panthers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 25 | 16 | 321 | 2 | 5 | 94.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 18 | 12 | 302 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 7 | 162 | 23.1 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

