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Rams Continue to Win Without First-Round Draft Picks

After the Los Angeles Rams survived a back-and-forth wild-card game Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, Sean McVay’s team has advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs for the fifth time in the last eight years.

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NFL To Make Punishment Decision on Davante Adams, Wild Card Incident

Davante Adams and the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Rams were able to squeak their way into the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs after a 34-31 win over Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers in the opening Wild Card game.

Sean McVay News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Rams HC Sean McVay has 3 assistants in hot demand on interview circuit

Fresh off a close 34-31 road win over the Carolina Panthers in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Los Angeles Rams are poised for likely another road matchup in the Divisional Round.

Colby Parkinson News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 11

Rams Colby Parkinson Discusses Game-Winning Catch Against Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC. The Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, kicking off the 2026 NFL Playoffs against a team the Rams hoped to get revenge against a team who defeated them in the regular season.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Matthew Stafford News / Rams Newswire / January 11

X-Rays Negative On Matthew Stafford Injured Finger

The Los Angeles Rams overcame a late deficit against the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round when Matthew Stafford found Colby Parkinson for a game-winning touchdown.

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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.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / January 11

Matthew Stafford Told Davante Adams ‘Let’s Go Snatch’ Panthers’ Hearts

Matthew Stafford was staring down another dire situation as the Los Angeles Rams found themselves trailing late against the Carolina Panthers during Wild Card Weekend.

Los Angeles Rams News / 5 GOATs / January 11

Matt Leinart argues Matthew Stafford as top 5 QB all-time if he wins another Super Bowl

When Matthew Stafford won his first Super Bowl in the 2021 season, his place in NFL history changed. No longer would Stafford be viewed only for his time with the Detroit Lions, which included a lot of losing.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 11

2 Concerning Stats from Rams' Wild Card Win Over Panthers

The Los Angeles Rams have officially advanced to the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. They were able to clinch the fifth seed in the NFC with a 12-5 record, guaranteeing themselves a matchup with the Carolina Panthers.

Matthew Stafford News / Field Level Media / January 11

Report: Rams QB Matthew Stafford to have tests on finger

All-Pro quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams will undergo tests on his injured finger on Sunday, ESPN reported. Following Saturday's 34-31 wild-card playoff victory at Carolina, Stafford told reporters that a finger on his throwing hand got bent backward after hitting the arm of a Panthers defender in the first half.

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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.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 11

Browns Request HC Interview With Rams’ Pass Game Coordinator Nate Scheelhaase

The Sean McVay coaching tree continues to bear fruit. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, the Browns have requested a head coaching interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase . Scheelhaase, 35, made the jump to the professional ranks in 2024 after spending the entirety of his career as a collegiate staffer.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 11

One Major Takeaway From the Rams Advancing

The Los Angeles Rams hang on against the Carolina Panthers in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs to advance to the Divisional round. At one point, the Rams were up 14 - 0 before they allowed the Panthers to battle back and left the door open for an upset victory.

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker / January 11

Matthew Stafford had savage message for Rams before game-winning drive

The Los Angeles Rams were nearly on the wrong end of a major upset in their wild-card game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, and quarterback Matthew Stafford had an intense message for his teammates before he orchestrated a game-winning drive.

Rams-Panthers takeaways: Matthew Stafford shines in wild-card win

Matthew Stafford & Puka Nacua Named AP First Team All-Pros

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 11

How Rams' Leaders Stepped Up When it Mattered vs. Panthers

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Dave Canales shares tough news after playoff loss to Rams

A key offensive lineman was carted off the field after going down with an apparent lower-body injury while trying to block on a passing play.

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Davante Adams News / 5 GOATs / January 10

Davante Adams injury update: Rams star heads to medical tent, bites tongue following big hit

Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams was the victim of a vicious hit after attempting to catch a deep pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford. He was immediately sent to the sideline and checked out in the team’s medical tent.

Puka Nacua News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Puka Nacua had the most inexplicable drop on potential TD

The Los Angeles Rams are making a bunch of little mistakes to keep the Carolina Panthers in the game during Saturday’s NFC Wild Card contest. The Rams held a 17-14 lead at halftime of Saturday’s game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / January 10

Matthew Stafford & Puka Nacua Named AP First Team All-Pros

The Los Angeles Rams had the best offense in the NFL during the 2025 season and the main reason for that was the play of quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Puka Nacua.

Davante Adams News / NFL Analysis Network / January 10

Davante Adams Is Back, and the Rams Are Acting Like It Changes Everything. But Will It?

The Rams get their best weapon back for Wild Card weekend. Davante Adams will suit up Saturday after missing the final three regular-season games with hamstring and knee injuries.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

Rams Elevate Two Players From Practice Squad For Wild Card Round

The Los Angeles Rams announced they elevated OLB Nick Hampton and S Tanner Ingle from the practice squad to the active roster for their Wild Card game against the Panthers. Hampton, 25, was a fifth-round pick by the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Appalachian State.