Now that July has arrived, the Carolina Panthers are preparing for the upcoming 2025 season. With training camp on the horizon, it’s time to assess what changes their opponents have made during the offseason.
In Week 13, the Panthers will face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte on November 30th. Historically, the Panthers lead the all-time series with a record of 12-10. The last encounter between these teams occurred in Week 6 of 2022, where the Rams emerged victorious with a score of 24-10. This was also Steve Wilks’ first game as interim coach for the Panthers.
The Rams concluded their 2024 season with a record of 10-7, ranking 15th in total offense and 26th in total defense. During this offseason, they have made significant personnel changes. In free agency, they acquired wide receiver Davante Adams, defensive tackle Poona Ford, and offensive tackle DJ Humphries. In addition to these acquisitions, they drafted several players including tight end Terrance Ferguson and defensive end Josiah Stewart.
A major decision for the Rams was retaining quarterback Matthew Stafford with a new contract after some uncertainty about his future. This move aims to keep them competitive in the NFC despite losing longtime wide receiver Cooper Kupp. To bolster their lineup further, they signed former Packers star Davante Adams.
The Rams’ strategy includes integrating young talent into their team while maintaining experienced players like Stafford. However, challenges remain as they are light on draft picks following recent trades.
As for what lies ahead in 2025: The Rams boast youthful yet promising talent across their roster but remain untested in certain areas such as their secondary defense line-up—although strong prospects exist within it too—and dependable additions like Poona Ford should help solidify them upfront alongside emerging stars Kobie Turner et al.
This matchup will serve as an important test for both teams: For Carolina’s young squad seeking maturity growth opportunities amidst strong opposition led by acclaimed coach Sean McVay; meanwhile facing fatigue from playing San Francisco just days prior adds another layer complexity onto already challenging circumstances before hitting late-season bye week thereafter…
