Game facts: Panthers at Rams

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 01:16 PM

Struggling offense: The Rams have fewer than 300 pass yards in six of seven games this year; they also have fewer than 80 rush yards in five of seven games this year.

Potential mismatch: The Rams offense averages 3.2 yards per carry this season (31st in NFL); the Panthers defense allows an average of 3.3 yards per carry (best in NFL).

No deep catches: WR Tavon Austin averages 8.3 yards per reception on 64 targets. That's the fewest yards per reception among WRs with 40+ targets this season.

Mind-blowing stat: DL Aaron Donald has 17 QB hits this season (one more than J.J. Watt had through seven games in 2015).

Key matchup: The Panthers offense averages 123.9 rush yards per game (5th in NFL) and 4.3 rush yards per attempt (12th); the Rams defense allows 104.3 rush yards per game (15th) and 3.9 yards per rush (T-8th).

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