Los Angeles
Rams
5-4
20
FINAL
30
Carolina
Panthers
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers secured a solid 30-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 of the 2028 season, enhancing their playoff hopes while dealing a blow to the Rams’ postseason aspirations. With the win, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess and resilience, setting the stage for a competitive finish to the season.
Bryce Young was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdown passes, effectively leading his team on critical drives. Meanwhile, Jonathon Brooks contributed significantly on the ground with 60 rushing yards, complementing Young’s aerial assault. Puka Nacua of the Rams also had a notable performance, racking up 88 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in favor of Los Angeles.
Defensively, Dorian Williams led the charge for Carolina with nine total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting the Rams' offensive opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Young connected with a touchdown pass that extended the Panthers' lead to ten points, forcing the Rams to play catch-up. Byron Young's lone sack for the Rams was not enough to deter the Panthers, as they maintained their composure and secured the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 300 | 3 | 0 | 129.6 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 48 | 30 | 63% | 264 | 2 | 0 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 56 | 5.6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique Martinez | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al Keyes | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 12 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Ted Gilmore | TE | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Enrique Martinez | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Al Keyes | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deontae Lawson | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Ball | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Hall | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhett LeBlanc | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carmycah Glass | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Lincoln | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Estrada | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 43 |
| Kyle Berger | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 43 |
| Eddie Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

