Chargers vs Panthers Week 2 2024: Final Score 26

Final2024 Week 2

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NCSun, Sep 15, 2024, 1:00 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers, Week 2 2024

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Chargers	6	14	3	3	26
Panthers	0	0	3	0	3

LAC 26CAR 3 Final

Passing leader
Justin Herbert
LAC · QB
12.0PPR pts
14/20, 130 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Quentin Johnston
LAC · WR
22.1PPR pts
5 REC, 51 YDS, 2 TD
Panthers leader
Chuba Hubbard
CAR · RB
11.6PPR pts
10 ATT, 64 YDS, 4 REC, 12 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Elijah Molden
LAC
1 INT, 7 TKL

Chargers 26, Panthers 3: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Carolina didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Panthers went 1-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chargers kept the ball for 36:18.

Key advantages

+1.9 yards/play LAC 5.4 · CAR 3.5
+190 total yards LAC 349 · CAR 159
+48% third-down rate LAC 56% · CAR 8%

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Carolina Panthers | 2024 Week 2 Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Panthers
Chargers	Stat	Panthers
5.4	Yards per play	3.5

349	Total yards	159

56%	Third-down conversion	8%

Other team stats
65	Plays	46

2	Turnovers	1

36:18	Time of possession	23:42

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Panthers scored one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Panthers
Time	Team	Play	LAC	CAR
1st quarter
9:20	LAC	Justin Herbert → Quentin Johnston, 29-yard TD Takes leadXP missed	6	0
2nd quarter
4:16	LAC	Justin Herbert → Quentin Johnston, 5-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP	13	0
2:01	LAC	J.K. Dobbins 43-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP	20	0
3rd quarter
12:18	CAR	Eddy Pineiro 38-yard FG	20	3
9:03	LAC	Cameron Dicker 46-yard FG Extends lead	23	3
4th quarter
11:02	LAC	Cameron Dicker 42-yard FG Extends lead	26	3

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Panthers, Week 2 2024

Fantasy leaders

Quentin JohnstonLACWR22.1 PTSWR11
J.K. DobbinsLACRB20.1 PTSRB5
Justin HerbertLACQB12.0 PTSQB23
Chuba HubbardCARRB11.6 PTSRB24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB	12.0	QB23	14/20	130	2	1	6	18	0	100.0	Start/Sit →
Bryce YoungCARQB	3.0	QB33	18/26	84	0	1	1	6	0	57.2	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Quentin JohnstonLACWR	22.1	WR11	WR	—	—	—	6	5	51	2	Start/Sit →
J.K. DobbinsLACRB	20.1	RB5	RB	17	131	1	1	1	0	0	Start/Sit →
Chuba HubbardCARRB	11.6	RB24	RB	10	64	0	5	4	12	0	Start/Sit →
Gus EdwardsLACRB	5.9	RB41	RB	18	59	0	—	—	—	—
Will DisslyLACTE	5.9	TE18	TE	—	—	—	3	3	29	0
Miles SandersCARRB	5.5	RB43	RB	7	20	0	3	3	5	0
Tommy TrembleCARTE	5.3	TE20	TE	—	—	—	4	3	23	0	Start/Sit →
Ladd McConkeyLACWR	4.6	WR66	WR	—	—	—	4	2	26	0	Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonCARWR	4.5	WR67	WR	—	—	—	6	3	15	0
Adam ThielenCARWR	4.0	WR73	WR	—	—	—	3	2	20	0
Joshua PalmerLACWR	3.9	WR76	WR	—	—	—	2	2	19	0	Start/Sit →
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	2.8	TE36	TE	—	—	—	2	2	8	0	Start/Sit →
Hayden HurstLACTE	1.5	TE50	TE	—	—	—	2	1	5	0
Hassan HaskinsLACRB	1.1	RB69	RB	3	11	0	—	—	—	—
Jonathan MingoCARWR	1.1	WR110	WR	—	—	—	2	1	1	0	Start/Sit →
Eric TomlinsonLACTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
David MooreCARWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

Quentin JohnstonWR48 snaps70%
Hayden HurstTE38 snaps55%
Will DisslyTE35 snaps51%
Ladd McConkeyWR34 snaps49%
Gus EdwardsRB33 snaps48%

Target Share19 targets

Quentin Johnston32%, 6 targets
Ladd McConkey21%, 4 targets
Will Dissly16%, 3 targets
Hayden Hurst11%, 2 targets
Joshua Palmer11%, 2 targets
Other11%, 2 targets

Carry Share44 carries

Gus Edwards41%, 18 carries
J.K. Dobbins39%, 17 carries
Justin Herbert14%, 6 carries
Hassan Haskins7%, 3 carries

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

Adam ThielenWR45 snaps94%
Diontae JohnsonWR45 snaps94%
Jonathan MingoWR30 snaps63%
Chuba HubbardRB28 snaps58%
Ja'Tavion SandersTE24 snaps50%

Target Share26 targets

Diontae Johnson23%, 6 targets
Chuba Hubbard19%, 5 targets
Tommy Tremble15%, 4 targets
Adam Thielen12%, 3 targets
Miles Sanders12%, 3 targets
Other19%, 5 targets

Carry Share18 carries

Chuba Hubbard56%, 10 carries
Miles Sanders39%, 7 carries
Bryce Young6%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Adam ThielenCARWR	45	94%	3	12%	0
Diontae JohnsonCARWR	45	94%	6	23%	0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR	48	70%	6	32%	0
Jonathan MingoCARWR	30	63%	2	8%	0
Chuba HubbardCARRB	28	58%	5	19%	10
Hayden HurstLACTE	38	55%	2	11%	0
Will DisslyLACTE	35	51%	3	16%	0
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	24	50%	2	8%	0
Ladd McConkeyLACWR	34	49%	4	21%	0
Gus EdwardsLACRB	33	48%	0	0%	18
J.K. DobbinsLACRB	32	46%	1	5%	17
Tommy TrembleCARTE	22	46%	4	15%	0
Joshua PalmerLACWR	30	43%	2	11%	0
Miles SandersCARRB	20	42%	3	12%	7
Xavier LegetteCARWR	20	42%	0	0%	0
Simi FehokoLACWR	28	41%	0	0%	0
Eric TomlinsonLACTE	15	22%	1	5%	0
Derius DavisLACWR	14	20%	0	0%	0
Jordan MatthewsCARTE	4	8%	0	0%	0
Hassan HaskinsLACRB	5	7%	0	0%	3
Stone SmarttLACTE	4	6%	0	0%	0
David MooreCARWR	2	4%	1	4%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+11.8Quentin Johnston22.1 PTS vs 10.3 xFP
Biggest underperformer−9.2Bryce Young3.0 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
Highest expected volume15.1 xFPChuba Hubbard11.6 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB	11.6	15.1	−3.5	58%	56% car	—	0	10	56%	5	19%
J.K. DobbinsLAC · RB	20.1	12.8	+7.3	46%	39% car	—	0	17	39%	1	5%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB	12.0	12.8	−0.8	100%	20 att	—	20	6	14%	0	0%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB	3.0	12.2	−9.2	100%	26 att	—	26	1	6%	0	0%
Gus EdwardsLAC · RB	5.9	11.7	−5.8	48%	41% car	—	0	18	41%	0	0%
Diontae JohnsonCAR · WR	4.5	10.3	−5.8	94%	23% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	23%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR	22.1	10.3	+11.8	70%	32% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	32%
Miles SandersCAR · RB	5.5	9.7	−4.2	42%	39% car	—	0	7	39%	3	12%
Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR	4.6	6.9	−2.3	49%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	21%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE	5.3	6.9	−1.6	46%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	15%
Adam ThielenCAR · WR	4.0	5.1	−1.1	94%	12% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	12%
Will DisslyLAC · TE	5.9	5.1	+0.8	51%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	16%
Hayden HurstLAC · TE	1.5	3.4	−1.9	55%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	11%
Ja'Tavion SandersCAR · TE	2.8	3.4	−0.6	50%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Jonathan MingoCAR · WR	1.1	3.4	−2.3	63%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR	3.9	3.4	+0.5	43%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	11%
Hassan HaskinsLAC · RB	1.1	2.0	−0.9	7%	7% car	—	0	3	7%	0	0%
David MooreCAR · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	4%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Eric TomlinsonLAC · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	22%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	5%

Team totals: Chargers 19 targets and 44 carries; Panthers 26 targets and 18 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 12.0 pts on 12.8 expected

14 of 20 passing for 130 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 6 carries for 18 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Bryce Young Unlucky

CAR · QB · 3.0 pts on 12.2 expected

18 of 26 passing for 84 yards, 1 interception; 1 carry for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

J.K. Dobbins Ran hot

LAC · RB · 20.1 pts on 12.8 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 17 carries (39% of the team's) for 131 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

Start/Sit: J.K. Dobbins →

Gus Edwards Unlucky

LAC · RB · 5.9 pts on 11.7 expected

18 carries (41% of the team's) for 59 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in carries (18).

Chuba Hubbard

CAR · RB · 11.6 pts on 15.1 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 12 yards; 10 carries (56% of the team's) for 64 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.1 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (10).

Start/Sit: Chuba Hubbard →

Diontae Johnson Unlucky

CAR · WR · 4.5 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Quentin Johnston Ran hot

LAC · WR · 22.1 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Start/Sit: Quentin Johnston →

Ladd McConkey

LAC · WR · 4.6 pts on 6.9 expected

4 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for 26 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Ladd McConkey →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

Stock up: Gus Edwards led the backfield with 48% of the snaps after trailing J.K. Dobbins before this game.
Stock down: J.K. Dobbins lost the backfield lead: 46% of the snaps to Gus Edwards's 48%.
Stock down: Ladd McConkey played 49% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.

Carolina Panthers

Stock up: Diontae Johnson played 94% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
Stock up: Adam Thielen played 94% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
Stock down: Ja'Tavion Sanders played 50% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Panthers defense
Points allowed to	Chargers D	Panthers D
QBs	16.7	20.9
RBs	19.2	30.0
WRs	32.7	34.2
TEs	10.7	14.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Carolina opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.

Panthers win probability

Key Swings

−18Herbert → Johnston, 29-yd TD50% → 32%Q1 9:20
−18Herbert → Johnston, 5-yd TD28% → 10%Q2 4:16
−7Dobbins 43-yd TD run9% → 2%Q2 2:01
+2Pineiro 38-yd FG1% → 3%Q3 12:18
−1Dicker 46-yd FG2% → 1%Q3 9:03

Swing in Panthers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Panthers
Los Angeles Chargers	Measure	Carolina Panthers
65	Plays	46
32%	Pass rate	61%
6.2	Yds / dropback	2.5
5.0	Yds / carry	5.0
9/16	Third downs	1/12

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 19 more plays and gained 3.7 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
LAC Johnston 32% · McConkey 21% · Dissly 16%
CAR Johnson 23% · Hubbard 19% · Tremble 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Panthers
Result	LAC	CAR
Touchdowns	3	0
Field goals	2	1
Punts	3	7
Turnovers	2	1
Turnovers on downs	0	2

CAR turnover edge: +1

The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
Carolina's first five possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.

All 23 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
LAC	Q1 15:00	9	67	5:40	Touchdown
CAR	Q1 9:20	3	8	1:31	Punt
LAC	Q1 7:49	1	0	0:11	Interception
CAR	Q1 7:38	3	-2	2:43	Punt
LAC	Q1 4:55	5	19	3:39	Punt
CAR	Q1 1:16	3	4	1:56	Punt
LAC	Q2 14:20	3	5	1:35	Punt
CAR	Q2 12:45	3	5	2:28	Punt
LAC	Q2 10:17	11	65	6:01	Touchdown
CAR	Q2 4:16	2	11	0:49	Interception
LAC	Q2 3:27	3	52	1:26	Touchdown
CAR	Q2 2:01	5	13	1:46	Punt
LAC	Q2 0:15	1	1	0:15	End of half
CAR	Q3 15:00	6	40	2:42	Field goal
LAC	Q3 12:18	6	37	3:15	Field goal
CAR	Q3 9:03	3	-5	1:32	Punt
LAC	Q3 7:31	9	51	5:34	Fumble
CAR	Q3 1:57	3	8	1:55	Punt
LAC	Q3 0:02	10	52	4:00	Field goal
CAR	Q4 11:02	12	40	5:10	Downs
LAC	Q4 5:52	6	14	2:43	Punt
CAR	Q4 3:09	4	7	1:10	Downs
LAC	Q4 1:59	3	-4	1:59	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chargers vs Panthers Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Panthers first met in 1997 and have played 8 times since.

All-time series: 6–2Panthers lead, 8 meetings since 1997
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest Chargers win: 26–32024
Largest Panthers win: 31–72012

Since 2021

1–0 Chargers lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2024 Wk 2 Chargers at Panthers Sun, Sep 15, 2024 LAC 26 CAR 3 LAC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Panthers
Chargers	Stat	Panthers
11-6	Record	5-12

23.6	Points per game	20.1

324.2	Yards per game	298.0

5.4	Yards per play	5.1

17.7	Points allowed per game	31.4

324.4	Yards allowed per game	404.5

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Game info

Round: Week 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024
Kickoff (ET): 1:00 PM
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Margin: 23 points
TV: CBS
Attendance: 70,145

Before and after

Los Angeles Chargers

Previous: Week 1: W 22–10 vs Raiders
Next: Week 3: L 10–20 at Steelers

Carolina Panthers

Previous: Week 1: L 10–47 at Saints
Next: Week 3: W 36–22 at Raiders

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Chargers vs Panthers Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Chargers vs Panthers Week 2 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Carolina Panthers 26–3 in Week 2 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on September 15, 2024. See the Chargers' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Panthers?

The final score was Chargers 26, Panthers 3. The Chargers led 20–0 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 6, Panthers 3.

What happened in the Chargers vs Panthers game?

Los Angeles led 20–0 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Carolina 6–3 after the break to win 26–3. The Chargers finished with a 349–159 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play. Quentin Johnston led all players with 5 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Panthers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Panthers?

Quentin Johnston led the game with 22.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR11 of Week 2, on 5 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins was next with 20.1 (RB5). See Quentin Johnston's 2024 game log.

Who led Chargers vs Panthers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 14 of 20 for 130 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. J.K. Dobbins (LAC) led in rushing with 17 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. Quentin Johnston (LAC) led in receiving with 5 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Quentin Johnston score against the Panthers?

Quentin Johnston scored 22.1 points in PPR leagues, 19.6 in half-PPR and 17.1 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 2 of the 2024 season, on 5 catches for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 32% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Panthers?

Quentin Johnston outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.1 PPR points on 10.3 xFP (+11.8). Bryce Young fell furthest short, with 3.0 points on 12.2 xFP (−9.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Panthers?

Chuba Hubbard had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 15.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers beat the Panthers?

The Chargers beat the Panthers 26–3 because they averaged 5.4 yards per play to 3.5 and outgained them 349–159.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Panthers?

The Panthers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Chargers gave the ball away 2 times and the Panthers 1 time. The Chargers won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Panthers record?

The Panthers lead the all-time series 6–2 across 8 meetings since 1997.

When did the Chargers and Panthers last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2024, they last met in the 2020 season on September 27, 2020, when the Panthers beat the Chargers 21–16.