Game story
In Week 9 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-11, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 48–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Lytle (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -16.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (13:19) 28-M.Faulk left end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 21 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 48 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +11.02 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2 T. Canidate · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +6.45 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 6 J. Martin · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 7 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Faulk — LA · Rushing
M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+11.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.78 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: 14-J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from LA 30 to CAR 1. 89-S.Smith for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Holcombe
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Canidate
- Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (M. Lytle pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 71 (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) 28-M.Faulk left end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 58:08) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 51:17) — (6:17) 25-R.Holcombe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 51:14) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q1 48:58) — (3:58) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 48:52) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q2 42:26) — (12:26) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 42:19) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 30:33) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from LA 30 to CAR 1. 89-S.Smith for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:18) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 91 (Q3 29:13); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 29:07) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q3 22:01) — (7:01) 24-T.Canidate left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 21:52) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 9-M.Lytle pass to 86-K.Mangum for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 17:35) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) 28-M.Faulk left end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) 28-M.Faulk right end to CAR 22 for 58 yards (77-K.Jenkins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 48:43) — (3:43) 9-M.Lytle pass intended for 85-W.Walls INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at CAR 41. 20-K.Herring to CAR 26 for 15 yards (87-M.Muhammad).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 49:51) — (4:51) 45-B.Hoover up the middle to CAR 30 for 1 yard (21-D.McCleon). FUMBLES (21-D.McCleon), RECOVERED by LA-92-D.Lewis at CAR 33. 92-D.Lewis to CAR 33 for no gain (75-T.Steussie).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 24-T.Canidate INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Evans at CAR 1. 33-D.Evans ran ob at CAR 1 for no gain (24-T.Canidate).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:33) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from LA 30 to CAR 1. 89-S.Smith for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) 28-M.Faulk left end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 29:13) — (14:13) 9-M.Lytle pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at CAR 16. 35-A.Williams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-60-J.Mitchell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced bet
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 48:43) — (3:43) 9-M.Lytle pass intended for 85-W.Walls INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at CAR 41. 20-K.Herring to CAR 26 for 15 yards (87-M.Muhammad).
Quarterback report card
M.Lytle led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Lytle (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -16.46 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 20 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.325 | +0.153 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.549 | +0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.591 | +0.326 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.153 | +0.325 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 67.6% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -22.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, +12.41 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 58:19 · CAR 71 · Score 0-6
(13:19) 28-M.Faulk left end for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 58:08 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 51:17 · CAR 1 · Score 0-13
(6:17) 25-R.Holcombe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 51:14 · CAR 2 · Score 0-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 48:58 · CAR 26 · Score 0-20
(3:58) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:52 · CAR 2 · Score 0-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 42:26 · CAR 6 · Score 0-27
(12:26) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 42:19 · CAR 2 · Score 0-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:37 · CAR 7 · Score 0-31
(:37) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · LA 30 · Score 6-31
14-J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from LA 30 to CAR 1. 89-S.Smith for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · LA 2 · Score 7-31
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 29:13 · LA 91 · Score 7-37
(14:13) 9-M.Lytle pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at CAR 16. 35-A.Williams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-60-J.Mitchell, Face - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 29:07 · CAR 2 · Score 7-38
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:01 · CAR 23 · Score 7-44
(7:01) 24-T.Canidate left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 21:52 · CAR 2 · Score 7-45
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 17:42 · LA 4 · Score 13-45
(2:42) 9-M.Lytle pass to 86-K.Mangum for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 17:35 · LA 2 · Score 14-45
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · CAR 17 · Score 14-48
(11:38) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Carolina Panthers 48-14 in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-11.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 14, Los Angeles Rams 48 (CAR 14-48 LA) in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-11.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Los Angeles Rams 21; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 14, Los Angeles Rams 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 58:19) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Holcombe (Q1 51:17) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q1 48:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q2 42:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (Q2 30:33) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Williams (Q3 29:13) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Canidate (Q3 22:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (M. Lytle pass) (Q3 17:42) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Lytle (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 70.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +11.02 on rushing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.78 EPA): 14-J.Wilkins kicks 69 yards from LA 30 to CAR 1. 89-S.Smith for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.6%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
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