Quentin Johnston has two touchdown catches, giving the Chargers a 20-0 lead over the Panthers at halftime.

It’s the first game in Johnston’s career in which he scores multiple touchdowns.

The 2023 first-round pick opened the scoring with a 29-yard touchdown reception to cap Los Angeles’ opening possession. He then caught a 5-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to cap an 11-play, 65-yard drive.

JK Dobbins scored the team’s third touchdown, going 43 yards after Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw an interception.

As you might have expected after defensive tackle Derrick Brown was placed on the injured list earlier this week, the Chargers are running roughshod over the Panthers. The team has 134 yards on the ground in the first 30 minutes, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

Dobbins leads with 85 yards. Gus Edwards has 27 yards on eight carries. Quarterback Justin Herbert has 22 yards on three carries.

Aside from one bad call that resulted in an interception, Herbert has been efficient throwing, going 7-of-11 passing for 70 yards with two touchdowns and the pick.

Kicker Cameron Dicker missed the first extra point of his career after Johnston’s first touchdown, but made the next two.

On the other side, Carolina’s offense looked lethargic again. The Panthers didn’t record a first down until four minutes remained in the second quarter and ended the half with just two first downs.

Carolina had 54 total yards as Young finished the first half 8 of 10 for 22 yards with an interception.

The Panthers kick off the second half.