Los Angeles Rams rally past Carolina Panthers to end two-game skid

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Being below .500 is uncharted territory for Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, but the reeling Carolina Panthers was just what the doctor ordered for the defending champions.

After losing two in a row, the Rams got back to their winning ways in a 24-10 home win over the struggling Panthers.

The Rams were booed when they entered the locker room at halftime trailing 10-7, but were able to find some life in the second half. Los Angeles scored 17 unanswered second-half points and held the Panthers out of the end zone.

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The Rams only managed to score one touchdown in the first half. They had 128 total yards on five first-half drives. The Rams trailed 10-7 at halftime and the entire team got booed entering the locker room.

Los Angeles had to punt on their first drive of the second half.

Appropriately, the stadium DJ played Snoop Dogg’s hit “Ain’t No Fun” prior to the Rams’ second series in the second half. From that point on the Rams found life. The Rams went on a 12-play, 87-yard drive that ended in a field goal. Then the offense had back-to-back touchdown drives to score 17 unanswered points.  

Rams’ passing offense shows signs of versatility in second half

Cooper Kupp entered the matchup leading the NFL with 49 catches. He registered seven catches for 80 yards in Sunday’s win.

The Rams’ passing offense revolves around Kupp, but they have become too dependent on Kupp.

The Rams’ passing attack was more balanced versus Carolina, albeit in the second half. Wide receiver Allen Robinson had his best game as a Ram. He tallied five catches, 63 yards and a touchdown. 

WATCH:Allen Robinson makes incredible sideline catch

Rams patch work O-line

The Rams’ banged-up offensive line took another significant blow. Left tackle Joe Noteboom suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and was carted off the field. He didn’t return. The Rams are already without center Brian Allen and guards David Edwards, Coleman Shelton and Tremayne Anchrum Jr. due to injuries.