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Panthers pulled off the upset the first time against the Rams, and here are 3 reasons they can do it again

Who cares if the Carolina Panthers backed into the playoffs? Head coach Dave Canales isn’t worried about his team’s record. And since the Panthers pulled off the upset the first time against the Rams, here are three reasons that can do it again.

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Panthers star Derrick Brown is poised to wreak havoc on Rams again

The Carolina Panthers went from having the worst defense by total points in NFL history to being middle of the pack in most metrics. Last year, this defense was utterly abysmal.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 9

NFL insider reveals two things Tetairoa McMillan must improve on

This week, Dane Brugler of The Athletic came out with his 2025 All-Rookie Team. The offense is led by New York Giants’ quarterback Jaxson Dart and New England Patriots’ running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 9

5 keys to the Panthers shocking the world, upsetting Rams

The Carolina Panthers are virtually the biggest home underdogs in NFL playoff history. Never before has a team been so universally expected to lose. They face, admittedly, an exceptionally tough challenge.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 9

Can Panthers upset Rams? The onus falls squarely on Bryce Young

The quest to reach Super Bowl LX begins Saturday afternoon at Charlotte when the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers host the wild card Los Angeles Rams.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 9

What Dave Canales said about Panthers legend Cam Newton coming for playoff game

Dave Canales has never coached Cam Newton. The closest the Carolina Panthers head coach ever really got was as an opposing member of the Seattle Seahawks' staff, so he saw Newton from afar plenty.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

Analyst shares brutal take on Carolina Panthers' postseason chances

For the sixth consecutive year, a total of 14 teams are headed to the playoffs. That would be seven per conference. The top seeds in each are the AFC’s Denver Broncos and the NFC’s Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

The Panthers can win the most important individual matchup vs. Rams

How did the Carolina Panthers upset the Los Angeles Rams back in Week 13? It's a question that has mystified the NFL since then, and it bears exploration ahead of their improbable rematch with the Rams in the Wild Card Round.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Panthers vs. Rams Final Predictions: Can Bryce Young and the Panthers pull off another upset against Matthew Stafford and the Rams?

After falling backwards into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the NFC, the Carolina Panthers get the luxury of hosting a first round matchup at Bank of America Stadium and will be awaiting the return of the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday evening.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

Carolina Panthers have a secret defensive skill that could play vs. Rams

You may still be wondering how on earth the Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. It's still one of the most puzzling outcomes of the year, and now it's being rehashed ahead of the playoff rematch.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

2025 NFL re-draft: Panthers miss out on Tetairoa McMillan but fill major hole

Everyone thought the Carolina Panthers were going to draft a defender in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Most thought it would be Jalon Walker, so it was a massive curveball that they selected Tetairoa McMillan.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

Panthers' offensive regression in 2025 suggests a change is necessary

This version of the Carolina Panthers is kind of exactly what everyone hoped and expected to be. Going 4-6 in the final 10 games last year with Bryce Young back suggested that growth was possible.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

Rams vs. Panthers: Does Carolina have an advantage anywhere on the field?

The Carolina Panthers seem to be outmatched at virtually every position against the Los Angeles Rams this weekend. Is that actually the case? Let's break it down and find out.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 8

Predictions for Carolina Panthers-Los Angeles Rams NFC Wild Card matchup

The Carolina Panthers have made the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season. An eight-year drought is over. How will the first game go? How long will this playoff berth last before risking another drought?

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / January 8

'SuperCam' returns: Panthers hint at big Cam Newton news before playoff game vs. Rams

"SuperCam" is returning to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Panthers release ex-Pro Bowl WR before playoffs

Rams WR Davante Adams expected to return for wild-card round

Matthew Stafford knows why Rams lost to Panthers during regular season

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker / January 7

Matthew Stafford knows why Rams lost to Panthers during regular season

The Panthers were massive 10.5-point underdogs when they earned an upset 31-28 win over the Rams back on Nov. 30.

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Panthers release ex-Pro Bowl WR before playoffs

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7

Panthers EVP Brandt Tilis To Interview For Falcons’ Football Ops. Job

The Falcons have another candidate for their newly-created president of football operations role: Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis.

Hunter Renfrow News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7