Carolina
Panthers
3-4
28
FINAL
40
Los Angeles
Rams
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 40-28, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the Rams showcased their offensive prowess and resilience throughout the game.
Leading the charge for the Panthers was quarterback Haynes King, who threw for an impressive 372 yards and four touchdowns, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle. Meanwhile, the Rams' J'Koby Williams had a standout performance on the ground, rushing for 199 yards, which played a pivotal role in controlling the tempo of the game. Darren Waller also made his mark for Carolina, racking up 123 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that ultimately shifted the momentum in their favor. Dallas Turner was a standout with two sacks, consistently applying pressure on King and disrupting the Panthers' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second half when Carl Jones intercepted a crucial pass, allowing the Rams to extend their lead and take command of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 372 | 4 | 2 | 103.5 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 15 | 11 | 73% | 277 | 3 | 0 | 154.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 20 | 199 | 9.9 | 24 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 34 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 26 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 43 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 16 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon Randolph | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Woods | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Waller Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daequan Hardy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

