Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (NFL-high 4,707 passing yards and 46 passing touchdowns) and wide receiver Puka Nacua (NFL-high 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns) put on a show in a wild back-and-forth affair as the leaders of an offense ranked first in the NFL in total yards and points.
Meanwhile, the underdog Panthers, who made their first playoff appearance in eight years, nearly stunned the world in a gutsy effort led by quarterback Bryce Young — who posted a career high in passing yards (3,011), passing touchdowns (23), passer rating (87.8) and completion percentage (63.6%) this season.
Check out the top moments from the game, along with live analysis from FOX Sports’ NFL Reporter Eric D. Williams.
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End of Game: Rams survive vs. Panthers in Charlotte to advance to divisional round
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4th Quarter – 2:39: Rams 27, Panthers 31
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Rams lead again after matching Panthers TD
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Panthers score to start open fourth quarter after Stafford INT
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3rd Quarter – 4:17: Rams 20, Panthers 17
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3rd Quarter – 7:29: Rams 17, Panthers 17
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Halftime: Bryce Young TD cuts into deficit, Rams lead 17-14
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2nd Quarter – 5:24: Rams 17, Panthers 7
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2nd Quarter – 8:53: Rams 14, Panthers 7
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2nd Quarter – 12:16: Rams 14, Panthers 0
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End of 1st quarter: Panthers lose key starter with L.A. up 7-0
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1st Quarter – 11:35: Rams 7, Panthers 0
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Rams vs. Panthers will likely face inclement weather
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Inactives: Dotson, Ferguson Out for Rams
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Welcome to Rams vs. Panthers!
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