Game story
In Week 8 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-31, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Moore (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -12.12 total EPA, and +1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (12:54) 3-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis [96-J.Hall] at CAR 41. 55-J.Laurinaitis to CAR 37 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith). flea-flicker
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Bradford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +7.60 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4 D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 D. Fells · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 J. King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7 B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8 D. Clowney · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Bradford — LA · Passing
S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+7.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.56 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (12:54) 3-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis [96-J.Hall] at CAR 41. 55-J.Laurinaitis to CAR 37 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith). flea-flicker
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Fells (S. Bradford pass)
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (M. Moore pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q2 40:14) — (10:14) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 32:07) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:52) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:37) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) 3-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis [96-J.Hall] at CAR 41. 55-J.Laurinaitis to CAR 37 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith). flea-flicker
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:49) — (10:49) 3-Josh.Brown 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith to CAR 44 for -2 yards (43-C.Dahl). FUMBLES (43-C.Dahl), RECOVERED by LA-72-C.Long at CAR 43. 72-C.Long ran ob at CAR 43 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson to CAR 15 for 33 yards (31-R.Marshall, 23-S.Martin).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:16) — (12:16) 39-S.Jackson left end to CAR 40 for -4 yards (50-J.Anderson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) 3-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis [96-J.Hall] at CAR 41. 55-J.Laurinaitis to CAR 37 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith). flea-flicker
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at CAR 44. 37-J.Butler to CAR 28 for 16 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith to CAR 44 for -2 yards (43-C.Dahl). FUMBLES (43-C.Dahl), RECOVERED by LA-72-C.Long at CAR 43. 72-C.Long ran ob at CAR 43 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Moore led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.12 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.296 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.470 | -0.543 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.278 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -19.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -8.68 total EPA, 4 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.
- S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 40:14 · CAR 15 · Score 0-3
(10:14) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:11 · CAR 2 · Score 0-9
(2:11) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:07 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:42 · LA 26 · Score 3-10
(:42) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 11:00 · CAR 23 · Score 3-16
(11:00) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:52 · CAR 2 · Score 3-17
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:39 · CAR 23 · Score 3-20
(6:39) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · LA 17 · Score 9-20
(3:45) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · LA 2 · Score 10-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Carolina Panthers 20-10 in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 10, Los Angeles Rams 20 (CAR 10-20 LA) in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Los Angeles Rams 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 32:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Fells (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 11:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (M. Moore pass) (Q4 3:45) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 40:14, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 30:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q4 6:39, 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. Moore (Carolina Panthers), 56.1% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.12 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 62.5% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.60 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +7.60 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.56 EPA): (12:54) 3-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis [96-J.Hall] at CAR 41. 55-J.Laurinaitis to CAR 37 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith). flea-flicker. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.6%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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