Live Updates: Panthers at Rams in Week 6

Oct 16, 2022 at 06:46 PM

INJURY UPDATE: CJ Henderson (concussion protocol) out.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

PJ Walker going to the medical tent.

Jacob Eason in the game.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Another TD drive for the Rams. The Panthers' defense, once again, can't get off the field, and they're continuing to fall injured at an alarming rate.

LA 24, CAR 10 | 8:15 4Q
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Derrick Brown is now walking off the field slowly with trainers.

This defense can't get a break.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Panthers LB Cory Littleton (groin) out for the game.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

LB Cory Littleton got checked out after the play, was down on the field for a bit but walked off on his own power.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Robbie Anderson going to the locker room.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

The Rams are starting to gain yards in big chunks, with Donte Jackson on the sidelines and Jaycee Horn in Charlotte.

It's now 17-10, and the Panthers need to do something with the ball to stay close.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Another three-and-out for Carolina.

Panthers haven't converted on third down since their first attempt of the day. They're 1-of-7 (14%), while the Rams are 4-of-9 (44%).
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Rams got all the way down to the 3, and took the field goal.

With all the injuries, that roughing penalty, and the failed challenge... Panthers should be pleased LA only got away with 3.

CAR 10, LA 10 | 4:37 3Q
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

INJURY UPDATE: Donte Jackson (ankle) questionable to return.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Panthers are getting consistent pressure up the middle against a patchwork Rams line.

But Matt Ioannidis just gave them a first down with a roughing the passer.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Ruling on the field stands. Wilks now 0-1 on challenges, Panthers lose a timeout.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Steve Wilks speaking with the official after challenging that catch. Can definitely make out some of what he's saying based on lip reads: "C'mon now, it moved."
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Wilks to the official along the sideline while watching replay: "Come on now. It moved."
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Steve Wilks throws his first challenge flag on that third down reception.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Littleton has a team-high 7 tackles and 0.5 sack https://t.co/3p6Ke1oQLS
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Matthew Stafford came into today's game tied with Matt Ryan as the league's most intercepted and most sacked QB.

So far, Panthers have come up with a pick 6 (Donte Jackson) and a third-down sack (Derrick Brown).
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Derrick Brown, with a sack on third down.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Donte Jackson (13) is now tied with Ken Lucas and Thomas Davis for seventh place in franchise history in career interceptions.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Carolina leads the NFL in defensive TDs (3) this season and becomes the 10th team with at least 3 defensive TDs by Week 6 since 2000.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Half: CAR 10, LA 7
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

big play
bigger hugs @_DJack01 | #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/IwIMkKbE8N
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Donte Jackson's pick-six is the @Panthers 3rd defensive TD of the season.

It's also the third straight week the @RamsNFL have allowed the opposing defense to score a TD.
— Anish Shroff (@AnishESPN) October 16, 2022

Gio Ricci down on the ensuing kickoff.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Pick 6 for Donte Jackson.

Complete vibe shift just before halftime.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

They just played Rage at the last break, and then showed Tom Morello on the big screen.

We're in LA, gang.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Rams with the lengthy TD drive to take the lead with just over 3 minutes before halftime. Panthers missed tackles and certainly look like they're missing some of their key starters.

Rams scored in 13 plays, 73 yds. Took 7:58 off the clock.

LA 7, CAR 3 | 3:34 2Q
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Not a lot any corner was going to do with that one, but yes, Jaycee Horn is missed.

Rams up 7-3 after Stafford's touchdown pass to Allen Robinson capped a 13-play, 88-yard drive.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

CJ Henderson missed a tackle on a third-down conversion run.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Cooper Kupp's 22-yd reception right there is the longest play for either team today. He's just a very big chunk play threat.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Rams LT Joe Noteboom's return is doubtful with an ankle injury.

Believe this leaves Los Angeles with just one of its original starters along the O-line this year, RT Rob Havenstein. Everyone else is a backup.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

strong runs 💪 pic.twitter.com/aR2w7g6oMI
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Cart coming out for Rams LT Joe Noteboom.

The Rams are beat up on the offensive line, and it may have just gotten worse.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Johnny Hekker with his third punt inside the 10 yard line this season.

His 13 punts inside the 20 are tied for 4th in the NFL.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Most first quarter scrimmage yards in a game in CMC's career https://t.co/3d0WzhDi70
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Did the Panthers' offense explode in that first quarter? No. BUT did they actually maintain possession for a noteworthy chunk of time and keep their defense off the field? Yes.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

McCaffrey has touched it 10 times in the first quarter, which is a lot.

But D'Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard have five touches as well. The point is they're running more plays.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Christian McCaffrey ends the first quarter with 88 scrimmage yards.

Fifth-most scrimmage yards in a first quarter by a player this season.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Time of possession in the first quarter

CAR - 11:05
LAR - 3:55
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) October 16, 2022

The Panthers have 68 yards rushing on 10 carries through their first two series, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt.

McCaffrey's at 52 yards on six carries, averaging 8.7 ypa.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Johnny Hekker, good at football.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Panthers acted like they were going for fourth-and-3, were trying to get the Rams to jump, took the penalty to buy room for Johnny Hekker to punt.

And Hekker pins the Rams inside the 10.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Panthers force a punt, bring good pressure. They're already 10 minutes into this game, and the early signs are positive.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Nice one-handed grab for McCaffrey. They're going his way early.

They get a 42-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro, and they'll absolutely take that.

Eleven plays, seven touches for CMC.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

7 touches for 58 yards for CMC on the opening drive.
— Will Bryan (@Pantherstatsguy) October 16, 2022

Penalty on Ekwonu wipes out a Chuba Hubbard reception.

They're working to make it easier on PJ Walker.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Breaking: Panthers convert their first attempt on third down vs. LA
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Panthers' first two plays from scrimmage go to Christian McCaffrey, who starts his day with a 6-yd run and a 16-yd reception.

Getting the ball to your best player, a generally good idea.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Second snap, Foreman in the backfield with McCaffrey, who motions to the slot.

McCaffrey gains 16 on the reception.

We should see more of that motion and different looks.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Panthers call heads, lose the toss, Rams defer.

Panthers will get the ball to start the game.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

We're waiting for @ChinnJeremy2 to come back...

In the meantime, he's top flight security 🦊✌️ pic.twitter.com/vJebRI5bJ0
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

.@MeekMill gotta make a trip out 👀 pic.twitter.com/kIrovhia8v
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Wilks 🤝 Holcomb debut pic.twitter.com/JZbJNFU2OI
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Every opportunity. pic.twitter.com/aH3oSdFYVH
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

No, that’s not Vinny Testaverde. Nor is it Chris Weinke, nor Tony Pike.

That’s backup QB Jacob Eason. pic.twitter.com/flxI4Cec4h
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Interim coach Steve Wilks before his first game since getting the job pic.twitter.com/4FuFjJp3H4
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Baker Mayfield's back in his walking boot during pre-game.

Watching him throw on Friday, he looked reasonably close. But he wasn't going to start this week after not practicing anyway.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Week 6 pic.twitter.com/fo2eh0lBxc
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Post-warmup CMC content pic.twitter.com/vi6Nb3Rkwq
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Returners take the field pic.twitter.com/Fnvh7peVHs
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

the warm up pic.twitter.com/l8ltsk1wWR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

White jerseys, white britches today, as modeled by JJ Jansen. pic.twitter.com/F3FDRnrPlD
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield chat with former USC, Jets QB Mark Sanchez pic.twitter.com/SYXfjlLdJv
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

PJ Walker warms up before his first start this season. Jacob Eason will back him up. Baker Mayfield (ankle) is inactive. pic.twitter.com/WjDGnn7vGC
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Today’s uniform combo in LA pic.twitter.com/nwEwAB8IKq
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

Frankie Luvu inactive today https://t.co/K8bQcvkiLK
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

📍Los Angeles 📍
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Sam Darnold, inching closer to a return pic.twitter.com/cK4WYwxSu3
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) October 16, 2022

Frankie Luvu (shoulder) and Donte Jackson (ankle) currently going through a pregame workout. Presumably to see if they’re feeling good enough to be active.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) October 16, 2022

🫡 pic.twitter.com/dXTZ9OClE6
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

A little commotion for the fits 👏 pic.twitter.com/zddLvSz9Qi
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 16, 2022

Steve Wilks getting ready for his first game. pic.twitter.com/PyKNshfa1S
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

Oh this place is cool pic.twitter.com/7W5Bpw9UC8
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) October 16, 2022

SoFi Stadium, I am in you. pic.twitter.com/Ob6LweP1WP
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022

This is a habit of Augusta’s which I wholeheartedly endorse. Although I’m in more of a Dre mood this morning. https://t.co/zHHb8BP7sh
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) October 16, 2022