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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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/carolina_panthers_have_a_secret_defensive_skill_that_could_play_vs_rams/s1_16718_43303975'>Carolina Panthers have a secret defensive skill that could play vs. Rams</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/2025_nfl_re_draft_panthers_miss_out_on_tetairoa_mcmillan_but_fill_major_hole/s1_16718_43303260'>2025 NFL re-draft: Panthers miss out on Tetairoa McMillan but fill major hole</a></h2>

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 <a href="/nfl/players/jalon_walker/900083">Jalon Walker</a>, so it was a massive curveball that they selected <a href="/nfl/players/tetairoa_mcmillan/899922">Tetairoa McMillan</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/analyst_shares_absurd_take_on_what_a_playoff_loss_means_for_bryce_young/s1_16718_43303049'>Analyst shares absurd take on what a playoff loss means for Bryce Young</a></h2>

The Carolina Panthers are fortunate to be hosting a playoff game. In fact, they're fortunate to even be in the postseason at all after going 8-9 with a -69 point differential.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_2025_leading_receiver_by_team_quiz/s1__43298660'>The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz</a></h2>

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?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

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

The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_best_passing_performances_from_one_nfl_playoff_run/s1__43266200'>The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/rams_vs_panthers_does_carolina_have_an_advantage_anywhere_on_the_field/s1_16718_43302739'>Rams vs. Panthers: Does Carolina have an advantage anywhere on the field?</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/predictions_for_carolina_panthers_los_angeles_rams_nfc_wild_card_matchup/s1_16718_43302458'>Predictions for Carolina Panthers-Los Angeles Rams NFC Wild Card matchup</a></h2>

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?

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_re_signed_s_demani_richardson_to_practice_squad/s1_17039_43301051'>Panthers Re-Signed S Demani Richardson To Practice Squad</a></h2>

The Carolina Panthers announced that they’ve re-signed S <a href="/nfl/players/demani_richardson/651482">Demani Richardson</a> to their practice squad on Wednesday. Richardson cleared waivers after being released on Tuesday and opted to re-sign with the team.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_are_expecting_to_have_franchise_legend_cam_newton_back_in_attendance_for_saturdays_playoff_game_for_a_special_reason/s1_17313_43300869'>Panthers are expecting to have franchise legend Cam Newton back in attendance for Saturday's playoff game for a special reason</a></h2>

The Carolina Panthers will be back competing in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday for the first time since 2017, ending a seven year playoff drought for the franchise.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/looking_back_at_every_nfl_christmas_day_game/s1__43174218'>Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/supercam_returns_panthers_hint_at_big_cam_newton_news_before_playoff_game_vs_rams/s1_13132_43300646'>'SuperCam' returns: Panthers hint at big Cam Newton news before playoff game vs. Rams</a></h2>

"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

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cam_newtons_coming_home_and_the_panthers_are_better_for_it/s1_16718_43300613'>Cam Newton's coming home and the Panthers are better for it</a></h2>

After much speculation (and plenty of doubt), the Carolina Panthers are bringing Cam Newton back for the first home playoff game since he took the team to Super Bowl 50.

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<div class="lzy loading it-small_16_9"><img class="lazyload rfi-img" alt="The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz" data-src="http://res.cloudinary.com/ybmedia/image/upload/c_crop,e_improve,h_431,w_769,x_643,y_237/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400/v1/m/5/1/512aeb847c6cccc00cae1f86e17b9cb6b62eabba/last-4k-yard-passer-nfl-team-quiz.jpg"></div> The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/cam_newton_will_be_back_to_keep_pounding_the_drum_before_panthers_rams_playoff_game/s1_17114_43300760'>Cam Newton will be back to ‘Keep Pounding’ the drum before Panthers-Rams playoff game</a></h2>

The Carolina Panthers are getting ready to see action for their first game in the NFL playoffs since the 2017 season — and their first home postseason game in a decade.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/rams_at_panthers_5_storylines_defining_the_nfc_wild_card_matchup/s1_17396_43300085'>Rams at Panthers: 5 storylines defining the NFC Wild Card matchup</a></h2>

The NFL playoffs have arrived, bringing a fresh slate for 14 teams chasing the Lombardi Trophy. For the people of Charlotte, this Saturday represents something more than just a game.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/matthew_stafford_knows_why_rams_lost_to_panthers_during_regular_season/s1_13132_43298441'>Matthew Stafford knows why Rams lost to Panthers during regular season</a></h2>

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

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_evp_brandt_tilis_to_interview_for_falcons_football_ops_job/s1_14819_43296668'>Panthers EVP Brandt Tilis To Interview For Falcons’ Football Ops. Job</a></h2>

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

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_release_ex_pro_bowl_wr_before_playoffs/s1_127_43294672'>Panthers release ex-Pro Bowl WR before playoffs</a></h2>

He had 15 catches for 89 yards this season, including two touchdowns, both of which came in Week 2. He had not played in a game since Oct. 12.

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The '1,000 or more receiving yards in 2021' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_designate_g_chandler_zavala_to_return_from_ir/s1_17039_43293818'>Panthers Designate G Chandler Zavala To Return From IR</a></h2>

The Carolina Panthers announced they have designated G <a href="/nfl/players/chandler_zavala/722825">Chandler Zavala</a> from injured reserve. Zavala has been out since November 29th with a calf injury, which landed him on injured reserve for the second time this season.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_activate_wr_david_moore_waive_wr_hunter_renfrow/s1_14819_43293676'>Panthers Activate WR David Moore, Waive WR Hunter Renfrow</a></h2>

The Panthers have made a few roster moves in advance of their upcoming playoff game. Wide receiver <a href="/nfl/players/david_moore/513760">David Moore</a> has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.

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Despite the controversial loss to the Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers head coach <a href="/nfl/players/dave_canales/910460">Dave Canales</a> didn’t blame the referees. And he was pleased that his team was still in the playoffs.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/panthers_announced_three_moves_waived_wr_hunter_renfrow/s1_17039_43293225'>Panthers Announced Three Moves, Waived WR Hunter Renfrow</a></h2>

The Panthers announced three roster moves on Tuesday, activating WR <a href="/nfl/players/david_moore/513760">David Moore</a> and waiving both WR <a href="/nfl/players/hunter_renfrow/611630">Hunter Renfrow</a> and S <a href="/nfl/players/demani_richardson/651482">Demani Richardson</a>. Renfrow, 30, is a former fifth-round pick of the Raiders back in 2019 out of Clemson.

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The NFL playoffs are set. Over the next month, the Super Bowl hopes of the 14 postseason teams will hinge on quarterback play. Entering the postseason, some QBs are faring better than others.

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