Panthers beat Chargers 21-16 for Rhule's first NFL victory
Carolina's defense forced three Los Angeles turnovers, Joey Slye kicked five field goals and the Panthers beat the Chargers 21-16 on Sunday, giving coach Matt Rhule his first NFL victory.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
21
Los Angeles Chargers
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| LAC | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:33 21-16
Keenan Allen 14 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 10:58 21-10
Joey Slye 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:12 18-10
Michael Badgley 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 18-7
Joey Slye 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:58 15-7
Mike Davis 13 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 8:11 9-7
Joey Slye 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:14 6-7
Austin Ekeler 12 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Field Goal 4:28 6-0
Joey Slye 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:20 3-0
Joey Slye 29 Yd Field Goal
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LAC
10 plays, 80 yards, 1:46 · Fumble
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CAR 1:46
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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LAC 4:33
16 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 21-16
Keenan Allen 14 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CAR 10:58
8 plays, 62 yards, 5:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:58 21-10
Joey Slye 31 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 1:12
10 plays, 37 yards, 4:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:12 18-10
Michael Badgley 41 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 5:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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LAC 7:08
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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CAR 10:44
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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LAC 12:40
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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CAR
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:08 · Field Goal
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LAC 0:08
8 plays, 37 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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CAR 2:58
8 plays, 57 yards, 3:58 · TOUCHDOWN
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Field Goal 0:00 18-7
Joey Slye 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:58 15-7
Mike Davis 13 Yd pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye PAT blocked)
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LAC 6:56
3 plays, 30 yards, 1:15 · FUMBLE
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CAR 8:11
10 plays, 59 yards, 6:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:11 9-7
Joey Slye 30 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 14:14
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:14 6-7
Austin Ekeler 12 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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CAR 4:28
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:28 6-0
Joey Slye 24 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 7:43
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:37 · Fumble
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CAR 9:20
6 plays, 37 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:20 3-0
Joey Slye 29 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 12:27
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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CAR 14:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
CAR
LAC
14
1st Downs
26
10
Passing 1st downs
18
2
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
1
3-12
3rd down efficiency
10-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
51
Total Plays
74
302
Total Yards
436
5.9
Yards per Play
5.9
10
Total Drives
10
221
Passing
319
22/28
Comp/Att
35/49
7.4
Yards per pass
6.3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
81
Rushing
117
21
Rushing Attempts
23
3.9
Yards per rush
5.1
1-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
3-30
Penalties
8-60
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:49
Possession
31:11
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
Carolina Panthers
- Damien Lewis Out
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Will Lee III Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
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