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Mike Jackson gets pick-six off Matthew Stafford, Panthers lead 14-7
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- Mike Jackson's 48-yard pick-six off Matthew Stafford gives the Panthers an early 14-7 lead, turning Stafford's mistakes into points and shifting the game's momentum.
- The Panthers capitalize on Stafford's turnover spree as Jackson's pick-six extends Carolina's lead and puts additional pressure on the Rams.
- Chuba Hubbard opens the scoring with a 35-yard rushing touchdown on Carolina's first possession, delivering an early offensive spark.
- Carolina's defense and special teams start strong, helping set the tone as Los Angeles trails early in the game.
- Stafford's earlier red-zone interception drought ends when a tipped pass leads to a turnover, briefly stalling a Rams drive.
- With the early turnover, the Rams fall behind for the first time since their Week 6 win, signaling a momentum swing in the game.
- Beyond the headline play, multiple Panthers role players—Lathan Ransom, Jalen Coker, and Chuba Hubbard—contributed to Carolina's offensive and defensive tempo.
- Jackson's postgame zinger framing Stafford as 'Superman with no cape' underlined Carolina's confidence in exploiting Stafford's day.
- Florio's report ties Stafford's day to a broader narrative of unpredictable Rams offense, noting no quarterback is perfect.
- The Panthers' upset win is framed as a momentum-shifting performance driven by unexpected contributors rather than the usual stars.
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