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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson just made the biggest catch of his life in the wild-card game against the Carolina Panthers.
The Cardinals are reportedly requesting to interview Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula in the coming days, according to NFL insider Albert Breer. Arizona also wants to interview Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. You can read more about that here.
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Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams game recap: Everything we know from the wild-card round
Quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver Jalen Coker moved the offense throughout. Young passed for 264 yards and a score while rushing for 24 more yards and another touchdown. His touchdown pass landed with Coker, who recorded nine catches for a game-high 134 yards.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Rams to a dramatic wild-card round win over the Panthers.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams hikes the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776439224
Rams vs. Panthers winners include Matthew Stafford and the Panthers' punt-block unit, while losers include Trevor Etienne, Panthers run game.
The Panthers made the playoffs for the first time since 2017, winning the NFC South despite an 8-9 record. The Rams boasted an MVP-caliber season from Matthew Stafford as they look to go on a Super Bowl run. It’s a fascinating matchup to kick off wild-card weekend in the NFL playoffs.
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