The Rams narrowly defeated the Panthers, 34-31, in a thrilling wild card playoff game, despite entering as underdogs. After a back-and-forth contest that saw Carolina take a late lead, Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson for a go-ahead touchdown, sealing the victory. Stafford threw for 304 yards, while Bryce Young had a solid outing for the Panthers. With this win, the Rams advance to the divisional round, awaiting their next opponent.
