Game story
In Week 11 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-19, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 15–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -23.84 total EPA, and -11.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (10:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Carter at LA 10. 42-J.Carter to LA 46 for 36 yards (83-K.Colbert).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Panthers | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 2 K. Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 D. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 J. Klopfenstein · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 7 K. Harris · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 8 S. Davis · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Smith — CAR · Receiving
S. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.22 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt to CAR 40 for 7 yards (27-D.Byrum). FUMBLES (27-D.Byrum), RECOVERED by CAR-31-R.Marshall at CAR 44. 31-R.Marshall pushed ob at LA 31 for 25 yards (62-A.Timmerma
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 62 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:31) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 2–0. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 95 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (93-M.Rucker)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 55:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Carter at LA 10. 42-J.Carter to LA 46 for 36 yards (83-K.Colbert).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:54) — (11:54) 34-D.Williams left tackle to LA 23 for 31 yards (26-T.Hill).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 29:06) — (14:06) 37-N.Goings right guard to CAR 40 for 28 yards (21-O.Atogwe). CAR-26-D.Foster was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 6 for -10 yards (52-C.Draft).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt to CAR 40 for 7 yards (27-D.Byrum). FUMBLES (27-D.Byrum), RECOVERED by CAR-31-R.Marshall at CAR 44. 31-R.Marshall pushed ob at LA 31 for 25
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 45-B.Hoover left guard to LA 2 for 3 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), RECOVERED by LA-73-J.Kennedy at LA 2. 73-J.Kennedy to LA 2 for no gain (45-B.Hoover, 73-J.Bridges).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 55:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Carter at LA 10. 42-J.Carter to LA 46 for 36 yards (83-K.Colbert).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -23.84 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -10.0% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.321 | -0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.9% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.554 | -0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.321 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 68.1% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -7.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -22.16 total EPA, 1 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.
- S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) 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 FG (+3) — Q2 34:09 · LA 22 · Score 0-3
(4:09) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 31:41 · LA 62 · Score 0-9
(1:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 31:31 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 16:04 · LA 16 · Score 0-13
(1:04) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:30 · CAR 95 · Score 0-15
(2:30) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (93-M.Rucker).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Rams 15-0 in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 0, Carolina Panthers 15 (LA 0-15 CAR) in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Carolina Panthers 2; Final: Los Angeles Rams 0, Carolina Panthers 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 31:41) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 34:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 16:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 44.2% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -23.84 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 43.3% completion, -10.0% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers?
S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +8.74 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.22 EPA): (5:36) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt to CAR 40 for 7 yards (27-D.Byrum). FUMBLES (27-D.Byrum), RECOVERED by CAR-31-R.Marshall at CAR 44. 31-R.Marshall pushed. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.0%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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