Breaking: Rams Rally Past Panthers 34-31, Advance to Divisional Round
Table of Contents
- 1. Breaking: Rams Rally Past Panthers 34-31, Advance to Divisional Round
- 2. What comes next for Los Angeles
- 3. History against potential playoff opponents
- 4. Rams playoff history
- 5. Rams’ streak and what it means
- 6. Two questions for readers
- 7. Where can I find reliable facts about specific NFL games?
The Los Angeles Rams sealed a 34-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers to move into the NFC Divisional Round. LA sprinted out to a 14-point lead before Carolina surged back,keeping the outcome in doubt until the final seconds. A clutch 38-second drive culminated in a game-winning touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson, sealing the win and a date with the next challenger.
What comes next for Los Angeles
The Rams now await their Divisional Round opponent. The winner of Saturday’s Packers-Bears matchup and Sunday’s late games will determine LA’s foe. If the Eagles emerge victorious over the 49ers, Los Angeles would travel to Seattle. If the 49ers upset the Eagles,LA would head to Chicago. The NFL’s reseeding format means the top seed hosts the lowest remaining seed, while the middle seeds square off in the other matchup.
The bracket will be re-seeded following Sunday’s results, wich could shuffle the Rams’ path depending on which teams survive. A Bears triumph would open a path toward Chicago, while an Eagles win could set up a trip to Seattle.
History against potential playoff opponents
Seattle Seahawks: Regular-season series 29-26 in favor of Seattle; postseason history 2-0 for Rams.The teams split their two regular-season meetings by a total of three points, with the Rams winning 21-19 at home and losing 38-37 on the road. The last playoff meeting produced a 30-20 Rams victory.
Chicago Bears: Regular-season series 54-38-3 for Chicago; postseason 1-1. The Rams faced the Bears recently, falling 24-18 in chicago. They have not met in the postseason as 1986, when Chicago cruised 24-0 in the NFC Championship on their way to a Super bowl title.
Philadelphia Eagles: regular-season series 24-18-1 for philadelphia; postseason 2-2. The rams were beaten by the eagles in Week 3 of this season, 33-26, as Philly pulled away late. In the 2025 Divisional Round, the Eagles defeated LA 28-22 in Philadelphia.
San Francisco 49ers: Regular-season series 78-71-3 for San Francisco; postseason 1-1. The clubs split their season series, each winning on the road.They have met twice in the postseason, with the Rams triumphing most recently in the 2022 NFC Championship, 20-17.
Rams playoff history
tuesday’s win marks the Rams’ second consecutive appearance in the Divisional Round. They advanced last year before falling to the Eagles. The club’s most recent Divisional Round victory came in 2022, when they defeated the Buccaneers en route to the Super Bowl championship.This marks LA’s 21st Divisional Round appearance in franchise history.
| Opponent | Regular Season vs Rams | Postseason vs Rams | Notable Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 26-29 | 2-0 | Last playoff meeting: Rams 30, Seahawks 20. |
| Chicago Bears | 38-54-3 | 1-1 | Most recent playoff meeting: Bears beat Rams in 1986 NFC Championship era. |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 18-24-1 | 2-2 | Season matchup: Eagles won 33-26 this year; 2025 divisional Round: Eagles won 28-22. |
| San Francisco 49ers | 71-78-3 | 1-1 | Postseason meetings: Rams won NFC Championship in 2022, 20-17. |
Rams’ streak and what it means
LA is riding momentum into the postseason with a return to the divisional phase for the second straight year. The team last lifted hardware after a Divisional Round win in 2022, and the road ahead will test them against familiar rivals in high-stakes playoff games.
Two questions for readers
Which opponent do you beleive gives the Rams the best chance to advance in the Divisional Round? Do you have a preferred matchup for LA in the next round?
Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion as the path to the conference title takes shape.
Where can I find reliable facts about specific NFL games?
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