Rams vs. Panthers Predictions and Best Bets: Can Carolina Pull Off the Big Upset?
Bryce Young’s performance in the NFC Wild-Card rematch could determine if the Panthers pick up his $26.53 million fifth-year option for 2027, deadline May 1.
- On Saturday, the Carolina Panthers will host the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round at Bank of America Stadium, with Bryce Young's playoff performance possibly influencing the May 1 decision on his fifth-year option.
- After the Atlanta Falcons' Week 18 win, Carolina Panthers clinched a postseason berth with 31 players lacking playoff experience, hosting their first home playoff game in Charlotte, N.C. since Jan. 7, 2018.
- Bryce Young completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three TDs in the Nov. 30 game, and the defense forced three turnovers to snap Stafford's streak.
- BetMGM lists Carolina as a 10.5-point underdog, while Los Angeles Rams are a-600 favorite, implying about an 86% chance of winning, driven by Stafford's top passing offense.
- Carolina seeks its first playoff win since a 49-15 NFC Championship victory on Jan. 24, 2016, while Dave Canales faces his first NFL postseason test as head coach.
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Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu out after right knee injury vs. Rams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday’s wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams with a right knee injury.
Rams vs. Panthers predictions and best bets: Can Carolina pull off the big upset?
The Carolina Panthers will try to duplicate their shocking regular-season Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams when the teams meet in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday.
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