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Panthers Ride Two-Back Ground Game to Upset Rams, Reignite Hubbard’s Role

The win showcased Dave Canales’ most run‑heavy script of the season, reaffirming a two‑back plan that could keep weekly roles fluid.

Overview

  • Carolina beat Los Angeles 31-28 as the defense generated three Matthew Stafford turnovers, snapping the Rams’ six-game win streak.
  • Chuba Hubbard logged 17 carries for 83 yards and added two catches for 41 yards, including an early catch-and-run touchdown.
  • Rico Dowdle handled 18 carries for 58 yards as the duo combined for 35 rushes and 142 yards in a complementary rotation.
  • The Panthers ran on 35 of 62 plays (61.3%), their highest rate under Dave Canales, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on the ground game.
  • Canales praised the backs’ selfless approach and flexibility, with Hubbard’s post-injury uptick renewing questions about week-to-week workload splits.