In an absolutely bonkers opening game of Wild Card Weekend, the heavily favored Los Angeles Rams survived a scare, walking into Charlotte and defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-31. The Rams led almost the entire game but trailed 31-27 late in the fourth quarter before possible NFL MVP Matthew Stafford led a seven-play,

Following the turnover on downs, the Rams piece together a four-play, 45-yard touchdown drive. Quarterback Matthew Stafford finds wideout Puka Nucua in the end zone for a 14-yard connection. Los Angeles leads 7-0 with 11:35 remaining in the first quarter.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant snags Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's deflected pass for the first turnover of Wild Card weekend at Bank of America Stadium.

Highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams during the 2025 NFL season.

Matthew Stafford capped a dramatic finish with a late touchdown pass as the Rams edged the Panthers 34–31 in a tense NFC wild-card game in Charlotte

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson's one-handed catch results in a 15-yard pickup against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

The veteran QB, looking every bit like an MVP, rallies Los Angeles from a late deficit to a 34-31 win on the road in Charlotte.