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Rams' Mike LaFleur Details Preparations For Panthers Playoff Matchup

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams continued preparations on Wednesday, checking all their boxes before flying out to Carolina as they will play the Panthers on Saturday, kicking off this year's postseason.

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Rams' Jared Verse Details Defensive Approach Towards Panthers

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 8

Rams' Chris Shula Details Defensive Approach to Panthers Offense

Puka Nacua News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 8

Puka Nacua Talks Rams' Playoff Ambitions

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Underdog Panthers return to playoffs, host Rams in wild card

The Los Angeles Rams drew considerable attention during the season and could be in line for more accolades. But the Carolina Panthers did enough to secure a home game in the NFL's wild-card round.

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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.

Davante Adams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

Rams' Davante Adams and Others Work Towards Playing Panthers

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams continued their playoff preparations on Wednesday, gearing up for a win-or-go-home contest against the Carolina Panthers.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

NFL Teams Looking At Multiple Rams Assistants For Job Interviews

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are set to have their coaching staff raided once again. Here's the latest regarding the Rams' assistants and which ones are expected to be interviewed for jobs around the league once that window opens.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Under-the-Radar Players Who Could Decide the Rams-Panthers Wild Card Showdown

The Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers meet Saturday in a Wild Card matchup loaded with storylines. While headline names like Matthew Stafford and Bryce Young will naturally draw the most attention, playoff games often hinge on the contributions of players who don’t always top the stat sheets.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

How the Rams Can Capitalize on Their Draft-Day Gamble

The Los Angeles Rams should be focused on their playoff matchup against the Carolina Panthers. It's always been Super Bowl or bust with this team, and in a year where the NFL is wide open, they have to capitalize on it.

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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 / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Rams vs. Panthers Wild Card Preview: 6 Players Who Will Decide the Game

The Los Angeles Rams are heading to Charlotte with revenge on their minds. While the betting markets list the Rams as 10-point favorites, recent history tells a different story.

Matthew Stafford News / Rams Newswire / January 7

Matthew Stafford Named NFC Offensive Player Of The Week In Week 18

The NFL announced that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 18 performance against the Arizona Cardinals.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 7

Rams vs. Panthers: Biggest Unanswered Questions Entering Wild Card Round

The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round of the 2026 NFL playoffs this Saturday. It is a matchup defined by contrasting momentum and high stakes.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / January 7

Rams’ Home & Away Opponents For 2026 NFL Season

The Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 regular season opponents have been revealed, which include teams from the AFC West and NFC East in addition to their usual slate against the NFC West.

NFL 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.

Who's hot and who's not? Where Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford and other QBs rank heading into playoffs

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

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

Key Players to Watch in Rams Playoff Match vs. Panthers

The Los Angeles Rams will continue their season for at least one more week, beginning their postseason with a road matchup against the fourth-seeded Carolina Panthers.

Puka Nacua News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

Why Puka Nacua Won't Win Offensive Player of the Year

The 2025 NFL regular season is officially over. The playoff seeding has been determined, all award cases have been finalized, and the votes have been cast.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Rams vs Panthers NFC Wild Card Round: Breakdown, Where to Watch, and Prediction

After an eleven-month wait, playoff football is finally back. The postseason kicks off on Saturday with arguably the most lopsided matchup of the Wild Card Round, as the Los Angeles Rams travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers.

Davante Adams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

What Rams' Davante Adams Had to Say About His Return From Injury

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have completed their regular season and now advance to the Wild Card round. As a result of their 12-5 record, the Rams are the fifth seed and are set to take on the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sean McVay News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / January 7

Rams' Sean McVay Details First Steps Towards Panthers Matchup

Quentin Lake News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Rams Activate S Quentin Lake From IR

The Rams are getting one of their top defenders back ahead of a first-round playoff matchup in Carolina on Saturday. The team has activated safety Quentin Lake from injured reserve.

Davante Adams News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Rams’ Davante Adams Expected To Return In Wild-Card Round

Davante Adams missed the Rams’ final three regular-season games due to a hamstring injury; the free agent pickup still led the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 6

Winners and losers of the first 18 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft

Here are two winners and two losers picking in the first half of the 2026 NFL draft.

Rex Ryan 'blown away' by insane stat that will forever stain Jets franchise

Cowboys have drama brewing with All-Pro offensive star

Browns may have already made their Shedeur Sanders decision for 2026

Titans receive major update on rookie QB Cam Ward's shoulder injury

Russell Wilson may have cost himself, Giants with revelation

Chris Jones makes Travis Kelce prediction amid retirement rumors

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5

Tom Brady reveals choice for MVP between Stafford, Maye

Tom Brady reveals choice for MVP between Rams' Matthew Stafford, Patriots' Drake Maye

Assuming sportsbooks and NFL insiders are correct, either New England Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams will eventually be named the Most Valuable Player for the 2025 regular season. Tom Brady knows who he would choose.

Playoff QBs pressure ranking: Who's feeling the heat entering the 2025 playoffs?

Raiders minority owner Tom Brady may have surprising Pete Carroll replacement in mind

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Jared Verse News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Jared Verse fined by NFL for his celebration

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse will be lighter in the wallet for a fairly silly reason. Verse was fined $11,593 on Saturday for unsportsmanlike conduct over his celebration as he returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown Monday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Los Angeles Rams News / Pro Football Rumors / January 3

Rams Activate TE Tyler Higbee Off IR

JANUARY 3: The Rams opened Higbee’s practice window three days ago for a reason. After missing the past six weeks, the 33-year-old veteran has been activated from injured reserve in time for a crucial Week 18 game.