CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cornerback Mike Jackson said he struggled to keep his composure all week after hearing repeatedly about just how good Matthew Stafford was — and how the Carolina Panthers had no chance to beat the Los Angeles Rams with two starters out in the defensive backfield.

He and the Panthers took the challenge to heart.

Jackson returned an interception 48 yards for a touchdown and the Panthers forced three Stafford turnovers to a get crucial 31-28 win on Sunday over the Rams.

“All week (the talk) was about how great he is and how he was like Superman with no cape,” Jackson said. “At the end of the day it’s about who’s better today — and we were. We got the ball out three times so we got the result that we wanted.”

Things seemed to line up well this week for the Rams.

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