Game story
In Week 9 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-06, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -3.52 total EPA, and -4.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:13) 17-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 45. 58-T.Davis to CAR 45 for no gain (89-T.Higbee).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3 K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 C. Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.37 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 B. Quick · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Britt — LA · Receiving
K. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+6.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.86 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (:38) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 48:44) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 0:34) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 17-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 45. 58-T.Davis to CAR 45 for no gain (89-T.Higbee).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 45:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 17-D.Funchess (20-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at CAR 11 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley up the middle to CAR 39 for -1 yards (56-A.Klein; 59-L.Kuechly).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks to CAR 17 for 25 yards (20-K.Coleman) [99-K.Short].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:22) — (11:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 17-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 89-T.Higbee INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 45. 58-T.Davis to CAR 45 for no gain (89-T.Higbee).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 45:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 17-D.Funchess (20-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at CAR 11 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 83-B.Quick to CAR 7 for 27 yards (26-D.Worley).
Quarterback report card
C.Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.52 total EPA
- C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.279 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.132 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -5.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -10.84 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Keenum (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 48:49 · LA 9 · Score 6-0
(3:49) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 48:44 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · LA 20 · Score 10-0
(11:17) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 8:06 · CAR 7 · Score 10-3
(8:06) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:23 · LA 19 · Score 13-3
(3:23) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · CAR 10 · Score 13-9
(:38) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · CAR 15 · Score 13-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-10 in Week 9, 2016 on 2016-11-06.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 13, Los Angeles Rams 10 (CAR 13-10 LA) in Week 9, 2016 on 2016-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 6, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, Los Angeles Rams 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 48:49) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 0:38) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 8:06, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 3:23, 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?
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams), 52.9% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.52 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.3% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Britt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.30 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.86 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.9%.
Was Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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