Rams at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 21, Los Angeles Rams 0 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Rams 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Panthers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBryce Young 201 yds passingChuba Hubbard 40 yds rushingDarren Waller 121 yds receivingTotal yards 158 · 241Passing yards 134 · 201Rushing yards 24 · 40Completions 11/23 · 10/14Yards per carry 3.0 · 10.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Carolina Panthers dominated the Los Angeles Rams with a commanding 21-0 victory, securing their place in the next stage of the playoffs. This win not only highlights the Panthers' defensive prowess but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league as they aim for a championship run.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the offensive charge for Carolina, throwing for 201 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He connected frequently with tight end Darren Waller, who racked up an impressive 121 receiving yards, providing crucial support in the passing game. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard contributed effectively on the ground, adding 40 rushing yards to keep the Rams' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, stifling the Rams at every turn. Sean Murphy-Bunting led the team with three tackles, while Amare Barno registered a key sack that disrupted Los Angeles' rhythm. The game's turning point came when Isaiah Simmons intercepted a pass, halting a potential Rams scoring drive and allowing Carolina to maintain control throughout the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 11/23 | 48% | 138 | 0 | 2 | 30.7 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 10/14 | 71% | 201 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Matthew StaffordQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 29 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 42 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 40 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Colby ParkinsonTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||||
| Jaylen WatsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare BarnoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel ScottFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | |||
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |