Rams survive Panthers scare to advance in NFL playoffsCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. LOS ANGELES, United States — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams barely avoided a stunning upset in the opening game of the NFL playoffs Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) edging Carolina 34-31 after the Panthers threatened a stunning comeback. He then received a lateral pass from Stafford and rushed five yards for his second touchdown and a 14-0 lead. The Rams regained their composure, with Stafford finding Kyren Williams for a no-look TD pass. With barely four minutes left, the Panthers blocked a fourth-down punt to regain possession at the Rams' 30-yard line.

Source: Philippine Star January 11, 2026 02:14 UTC