Los Angeles
Chargers
9-4
37
FINAL
81
Carolina
Panthers
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Carolina Panthers dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 81-37 in Week 15 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers solidified their position as a formidable contender, showcasing their ability to score at will against a struggling Chargers defense.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Haynes King, who put on a show with an astounding 522 passing yards and eight touchdowns. His connection with receiver Chris Brazzell II was particularly lethal, as Brazzell racked up 182 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Meanwhile, Keaton Mitchell provided a bright spot for the Chargers with 80 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Panthers' offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Panthers were equally impressive, with Domani Jackson leading the team with eight total tackles, while Ahmad Moten Sr. added a sack to pressure the Chargers' quarterback. The turning point came when KJ Bolden snagged two interceptions, halting any momentum Los Angeles tried to build and allowing Carolina to extend their lead further. This win not only highlighted the Panthers' offensive prowess but also their defensive tenacity, making a strong statement as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 522 | 8 | 1 | 130.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 58 | 28 | 48% | 490 | 4 | 5 | 64.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 11 | 80 | 7.3 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 26 | 5 | 50 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 7 | 164 | 23.4 | 11 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 59 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 30 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 21 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 49 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 39 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Masunas | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Waller Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Rucker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Bissainthe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Woods | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |

