OFFENSE ON THIRD DOWNS AND THE RED ZONE

In the win over Los Angeles, the Panthers were 1-of-6 in red zone efficiency and 3-of-12 on third down. Five of the nine unsuccessful third down tries came in the red zone.

“The last game, a lot of them did marry together, but I think they are two separate entities,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said. “We’ve just got to continue to put those drives together to punch touchdowns in the red zone because that’s what’s going to win football games.”

Brady reiterated the notion of third downs in the red zone being “four-point plays.” Head coach Matt Rhule and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater have also mentioned that as the difference between getting a touchdown and settling for a field goal.

Carolina has converted 44.4 percent of its third downs, which currently ranks No. 13.