Rams vs. Panthers in Week 1 of 2019 NFL season

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey leaps over Los Angeles Rams linebacker Cory Littleton during the second quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams quarterback Jared Goff hands off to running back Todd Gurley during the first half against the Carolina Panthers.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle is attended to by team staff after suffering a cut near his eye against the Carolina Panthers.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley breaks away from Carolina Panthers defenders Luke Kuechly (59) and Kawann Short for a big gain during the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Corey Littleton tries to recovery a fumble by Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore during the second quarter.  (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore during the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee catches a touchdown pass in front of Carolina Panthers defenders Shaq Thompson, left, and Eric Reid during the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Javien Elliott, left, tries to tackle Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods during the first half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters taunts Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton after an interception by teammate Cory Littleton during the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Malcolm Brown, center, is congratulated by center Austin Blythe, right, and wide receiver Robert Woods following Brown’s touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the first half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams players line up during the national anthem before their 2019 season opener against the Carolina Panthers.  (Associated Press)

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley during the first half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half.  (Associated Press)

Fans watch the Carolina Panthers play the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.  (Associated Press)

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore during the second half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers.  (Getty Images)