The Los Angeles Rams took care of business in Week 1, beating the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on the road Sunday. The Panthers put up a fight and nearly knocked off the defending NFC champions, but Jared Goff’s late touchdown pass helped seal the deal.

As is expected in Week 1, there was some noticeable rust and it took the Rams a little while to get into a rhythm. However, they got things going in the second half, especially on the ground.

Here’s how we graded every position group in the game on Sunday, beginning with Jared Goff at QB.

Quarterback: C+ Jared Goff was not his best on Sunday. He missed open receivers, threw behind targets and… Jared Goff was not his best on Sunday. He missed open receivers, threw behind targets and held onto the ball for too long at times. He also opted for riskier throws rather than taking what the defense gave him. It wasn’t a disastrous performance by any means, but he definitely has the ability to play much better than he did against Carolina. more

Running back: A- Malcolm Brown and Todd Gurley looked like an unstoppable two-headed monster on Sunday, gaining 150 yards… Malcolm Brown and Todd Gurley looked like an unstoppable two-headed monster on Sunday, gaining 150 yards on the ground on 25 carries. Brown scored two touchdowns and Gurley helped close the game out with 41 yards on one drive, as both guys played big roles in the victory. more

Wide receiver: B Robert Woods dropped a catchable pass along the sideline and Brandin Cooks had just two catches… Robert Woods dropped a catchable pass along the sideline and Brandin Cooks had just two catches on six targets, but part of the blame has to fall on Goff. Cooper Kupp’s return was promising as he had 46 yards on seven catches, but Josh Reynolds struggled to do much of anything. more

Tight end: B Gerald Everett was targeted once, making a good juggling catch for a first down. Tyler Higbee… Gerald Everett was targeted once, making a good juggling catch for a first down. Tyler Higbee caught a touchdown pass and hauled in four of his five targets, but it wasn’t the most productive day from the Rams’ tight ends. more

Offensive line: A- Goff was only sacked once on a cornerback blitz and got hit five other times. He… Goff was only sacked once on a cornerback blitz and got hit five other times. He wasn’t under constant pressure despite the Panthers boasting a really good defensive front, which is a testament to the offensive line’s work. Brian Allen and Joseph Noteboom took some time to get comfortable, but they settled in nicely. more

Defensive line: C+ Aaron Donald had one tackle and one quarterback hit but was shut out of the sack… Aaron Donald had one tackle and one quarterback hit but was shut out of the sack column as the Panthers did a good job neutralizing him. Sebastian Joseph-Day didn’t have much of an impact, while Michael Brockers didn’t stand out, either. The Panthers gained 127 yards rushing and that’s an indication of the defensive line not doing a great job. more

Inside linebacker: A Cory Littleton was the only inside linebacker who played significant snaps and he shined. He’s tied… Cory Littleton was the only inside linebacker who played significant snaps and he shined. He’s tied for the league lead with 14 tackles, forced a fumble and recovered it, and also picked off a pass in the fourth quarter. No other player in Rams history has ever posted a stat line like that. The Panthers are a nightmare for opposing linebackers, too, with Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. more

Outside linebacker: B+ Dante Fowler Jr. led all NFL players in pass rush win rate Sunday, according to Next… Dante Fowler Jr. led all NFL players in pass rush win rate Sunday, according to Next Gen Stats, and bagged his first two sacks of the season. Clay Matthews also had a sack of his own on a broken play by the Panthers. Samson Ebukam tipped a backwards pass that led to a fumble, which he recovered. more

Cornerback: B It was an uneventful day for the cornerbacks with Aqib Talib being the only player to… It was an uneventful day for the cornerbacks with Aqib Talib being the only player to break up a pass. D.J. Moore had some success with 76 yards on seven catches, but the wide receivers were just about held in check otherwise. Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright had just 46 yards on four catches. more

Safety: B+ Taylor Rapp was all over the field, as was John Johnson, who had 11 total tackles.… Taylor Rapp was all over the field, as was John Johnson, who had 11 total tackles. Eric Weddle left with a head laceration and concussion, but Marqui Christian stepped in and played fairly well – aside from a missed tackle. This is a deep group with a lot of talent and versatility, and it showed on Sunday. more