Rams vs Panthers: Rams win 34-31, advance to the Divisional Round

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NFL Playoffs · Wild Card
Los Angeles RamsRams
Playoffs 1-0 · Away
34–31
Final
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Carolina PanthersPanthers
Playoffs 0-1 · Home

2026 NFL Playoffs · 5 seed Rams at 4 seed Panthers

  1. Wild Card
  2. Divisional Round
  3. NFC Championship
  4. Super Bowl LX

Rams vs Panthers final: the Los Angeles Rams beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 on January 10, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 on Wild Card weekend and move on to the Divisional Round; the Panthers' season is over. Next for the Rams: Divisional Round, Sunday, Jan 18 at 6:30 PM ET.

Rams vs Panthers Game Info

Date
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Kickoff
4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Stadium
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Season
NFL 25/26

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Rams71031434
Panthers01431431

Rams vs Panthers at a Glance

  • HalftimeRams 17-14
  • After 3 quartersRams 20-17
  • Biggest quarterPanthers 14 in the Q2
  • Total yardsRams 411 · Panthers 333
  • TurnoversRams 1 · Panthers 2
  • PossessionRams 31:46

Rams vs Panthers Recap

Los Angeles advanced after a game that featured 4 lead changes and 1 tie. The Rams, the 5 seed, scored the only points of the first quarter for a 7 to 0 edge. The 4 seed Panthers answered by winning the second quarter 14 to 10. Each team managed 3 points in the third quarter, and both scored 14 in the fourth. Carolina's largest lead was 4 points. The Rams went ahead by as many as 14 before holding on.

Matthew Stafford completed 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Puka Nacua was his main target, catching 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. For Carolina, Jalen Coker led the game in receiving with 9 catches for 134 yards and a score.

The Rams outgained Carolina 411 yards to 333 and outrushed the Panthers 116 yards to 83. Los Angeles committed 1 turnover to Carolina's 2. The Rams won despite converting just 3 of 13 third downs and drawing 9 penalties for 83 yards. Carolina was more efficient on third down at 5 of 12 and was flagged only 4 times for 35 yards. Both teams finished with 21 first downs, and the Rams held the ball for 31:46. Los Angeles moves on to the Divisional Round, while the Panthers' season is over.

Top Performers

Rams

Panthers

Team Stats

RamsStatPanthers
411Total Yards333
295Passing Yards250
116Rushing Yards83
21First Downs21
3/133rd Down5/12
04th Down0
4/5Red Zone4/4
1Turnovers2
1Interceptions1
0Fumbles Lost1
0Sacks Allowed0
9-83Penalties4-35
2/2Field Goals1/1
31:46Time of Possession28:14

Rams vs Panthers Box Score

Los Angeles Rams
PassingC/ATTYDSTDINTSACKLNG
Matthew Stafford QB24/4230431136
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLNG
Kyren Williams RB13574.408
Blake Corum RB11454.108
Puka Nacua WR3144.715
Matthew Stafford QB200.002
ReceivingRECTGTYDSAVGTDLNG
Puka Nacua WR101811111.1118
Davante Adams WR5137214.4023
Colby Parkinson TE233417.0119
Tyler Higbee TE234522.5036
Kyren Williams RB22189.0113
Blake Corum RB22136.509
Konata Mumpfield WR111111.0011
DefenseTOTSOLOASTTFLSACKINTPDFF
Nate Landman LB1610600010
Kam Curl SAF1510500000
Emmanuel Forbes Jr. CB96300000
Quentin Lake SAF86200020
Kamren Kinchens SAF43100000
Ty Hamilton NT42200000
Poona Ford NT32111000
Josaiah Stewart OLB21100000
Braden Fiske DE22011000
Desjuan Johnson OLB21100000
Tyler Davis DE21100000
Omar Speights LB22000000
Byron Young OLB11010000
Kobie Turner DE11000000
Ahkello Witherspoon CB11000000
Jaylen McCollough SAF11000000
Cobie Durant CB11000120
Jared Verse DE11000000
KickingFGLNGXPPTS
Harrison Mevis K2/2464/410
PuntingNOYDSAVGLNGIN20
Ethan Evans P418245.5523
ReturnsKRKR YDSPRPR YDSTD
Ronnie Rivers RB373000
Xavier Smith WR00100
Carolina Panthers
PassingC/ATTYDSTDINTSACKLNG
Bryce Young QB21/4026411252
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLNG
Chuba Hubbard RB13463.528
Rico Dowdle RB591.808
Bryce Young QB3248.0116
Trevor Etienne RB144.004
ReceivingRECTGTYDSAVGTDLNG
Jalen Coker WR91213414.9152
Tetairoa McMillan WR578116.2022
Xavier Legette WR1488.008
Chuba Hubbard RB24136.507
Tommy Tremble TE33227.3011
Rico Dowdle RB1266.006
Jimmy Horn Jr. WR0200.000
James Mitchell TE0100.000
Mitchell Evans TE0100.000
Brycen Tremayne WR0100.000
DefenseTOTSOLOASTTFLSACKINTPDFF
Nick Scott SAF149500000
Claudin Cherelus LB149500000
Christian Rozeboom LB139400010
DJ Wonnum DE85300020
Derrick Brown DT65100000
Jaycee Horn CB64200010
Tre'von Moehrig SAF53200000
Mike Jackson CB53200140
Chau Smith-Wade CB54100000
A'Shawn Robinson DL43100000
Tershawn Wharton DT32110000
Bobby Brown III DT33000000
Trevis Gipson OLB22011000
Nic Scourton OLB11000000
Bam Martin-Scott LB11000000
KickingFGLNGXPPTS
Ryan Fitzgerald K1/1464/47
PuntingNOYDSAVGLNGIN20
Sam Martin P316354.3583
ReturnsKRKR YDSPRPR YDSTD
Trevor Etienne RB363100
Xavier Legette WR244000

Game Flow

Panthers lead above the lineRams lead belowHover or tap a dot for the play
+14+7Tied+7+14
Q1Q2Q3Q4
Lead changes
4
Times tied
1
Rams largest lead
14
Panthers largest lead
4
Scoring plays
11
Biggest run
14-0 Rams
Scoring Summary

Scoring plays, newest first. Score shown Rams-Panthers.

1st Quarter 2 scoring plays
  • 11:35RamsXP Harrison Mevis +17-0
  • 11:35RamsTD Puka Nacua +66-0
2nd Quarter 7 scoring plays
  • 0:37PanthersXP Ryan Fitzgerald +117-14
  • 0:37PanthersTD Bryce Young +617-13
  • 5:24RamsFG Harrison Mevis +317-7
  • 8:53PanthersXP Ryan Fitzgerald +114-7
  • 8:53PanthersTD Chuba Hubbard +614-6
  • 12:16RamsXP Harrison Mevis +114-0
  • 12:16RamsTD Puka Nacua +613-0
3rd Quarter 2 scoring plays
  • 4:17RamsFG Harrison Mevis +320-17
  • 7:29PanthersFG Ryan Fitzgerald +317-17
4th Quarter 8 scoring plays
  • 0:38RamsXP Harrison Mevis +134-31
  • 0:38RamsTD Colby Parkinson +633-31
  • 2:39PanthersXP Ryan Fitzgerald +127-31
  • 2:39PanthersTD Jalen Coker +627-30
  • 8:47RamsXP Harrison Mevis +127-24
  • 8:47RamsTD Kyren Williams +626-24
  • 14:34PanthersXP Ryan Fitzgerald +120-24
  • 14:34PanthersTD Chuba Hubbard +620-23

Next for the Rams

Rams @ Bears · Divisional Round · Sunday, Jan 18, 6:30 PM ET

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Rams vs Panthers FAQs

Who won Rams vs Panthers?

The Los Angeles Rams won 34-31 on January 10, 2026. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 on Wild Card weekend and move on to the Divisional Round; the Panthers' season is over.

Who do the Rams play next?

The Chicago Bears on the road in the Divisional Round on Sunday, January 18 at 6:30 PM ET.

What are the seeds in Rams vs Panthers?

The Rams are the NFC 5 seed and the Panthers the 4 seed; the higher seed hosts on Wild Card weekend.

What was the halftime score of Rams vs Panthers?

The Rams led 17-14 at halftime.

Who led in passing in Rams vs Panthers?

Matthew Stafford of the Rams, with 304 passing yards (24/42, 304 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT).

Who led in rushing in Rams vs Panthers?

Kyren Williams of the Rams, with 57 rushing yards (13 CAR, 57 YDS).