CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young and Carolina have been on a topsy-turvy ride this season.

This weekend was a good one, and the Panthers are hoping to turn that result into a strong finish.

Fresh off an ugly 20-9 loss at San Francisco — a game that was never very competitive — Carolina cooled off Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams with a surprising 31-28 victory on Sunday. The Rams had won six in a row.

Despite missing four starters on defense, the Panthers forced three Stafford turnovers, including a pick-6 by cornerback Mike Jackson.

It's been that type of a season.

In Week 3, Carolina drubbed Atlanta 30-0 in an NFC South blowout, only to go on the road the following week and lose 42-13 at New England.

In Week 8, the Panthers lost 40-9 to Buffalo at home, only to go on t

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