In an absolutely bonkers opening game of Wild Card Weekend, the heavily favored Los Angeles Rams survived a scare, walking into Charlotte and defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-31. The Rams led almost the entire game but trailed 31-27 late in the fourth quarter before possible NFL MVP Matthew Stafford led a seven-play,

Matthew Stafford finished the day with over 300 yards passing and three touchdowns as Los Angeles moved onto the NFC divisional round.

The Los Angeles Rams quarterback spoke candidly about his performance and how the team executed on the final drive

The Los Angeles Rams advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, outlasting the Carolina Panthers 34-31 in the NFC wild-card game.

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Los Angeles manages to navigate wild game to advance to divisional round, with Matthew Stafford's 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in the fourth quarter the difference.

Quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Jalen Coker moved the offense throughout. Young passed for 264 yards and a score while rushing for 24 more yards and another touchdown. His touchdown pass landed with Coker, who recorded nine catches for a game-high 134 yards.

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