CHARLOTTE, NC – The Los Angeles Rams hung on to defeat the Carolina Panthers, 34-31, at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday evening to begin the NFL playoffs.
After jumping out to a 14-0 first half lead, the Rams withstood a pair of Carolina 4th quarter leads and ultimately triumphed as a result of Colby Parkinson’s 19-yard touchdown catch with just 38 seconds remaining.
With the win, the Rams advance to next weekend’s Divisional Round of the NFL postseason.
Jason Benetti and Ryan Leaf called the action on Westwood One Sports.
A quick start for Puka Nacua and #RamsHouse in Charlotte.
This 14-yard strike from Matthew Stafford to Nacua put LA on the board first as the #NFLPlayoffs are underway!
🗣️: @jasonbenetti & @RyanDLeaf pic.twitter.com/BfS175ZU3S— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) January 10, 2026
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Bryce Young with a dime to Jalen Coker for the go-ahead touchdown! 🎯
A huge strike that put #KeepPounding up 31-27 with 2:39 to play.
🗣️: @jasonbenetti & @RyanDLeaf pic.twitter.com/m2818vKqKi— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) January 11, 2026
𝗥𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗚𝗼-𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗗!
Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds left! 🤯
A 19-yard touchdown to take a 34-31 lead, which would send #RamsHouse to the Divisional Round.
🗣️: #jasonbenetti & #RyanDLeaf pic.twitter.com/hCmDBQQk1M— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) January 11, 2026