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Monster 52-yard Bryce Young connection with Jalen Coker sets up go-ahead TD
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The Carolina Panthers looked ready for a long evening following Matthew Stafford's early touchdown to Puka Nacua . But Bryce Young and Jalen Coker proved to "keep pounding" inside Bank of America Stadium.
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Carolina turned a large double-digit deficit into a 20-17 game. Then Young threaded the needle deep to Coker — turning this catch into an epic 52-yard gain.
That catch-and-run eventually led to Chubba Hubbard powering it inside for the go-ahead touchdown.
Carolina took its first lead of the game. And the Panthers hit a late surge against a team heavily favored by 10 points in the Rams .
Rams vs. Panthers took new turn after Bryce Young /Jalen Coker connection
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The Rams retook it in the fourth quarter with Kyren Williams . But it would've never been made possible by Puka Nacua …without even catching the pass.
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Nacua played the role of closet defensive back in knocking down a crucial end zone pass. Stafford appeared to be gearing for his second interception of the game. The All-Pro wide receiver, however, got the rare pass breakup in.
Williams proceeded to punch it in a few plays after with the Rams facing a second-and-six inside Carolina's red zone.
The Rams jumped back up 27-24 with under eight minutes left. L.A. then forced a big three-and-out on Young and the Panthers' offense to force the punt team out.
Stafford further threaded the needle with Nacua — catching a big reception with three different defenders near. That play ate up 16 yards but also resulted in multiple Panther players shaken up after colliding.
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The Rams led with under 6:05 left.
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