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Stafford's Late TD Pass to Parkinson Lifts the Rams Past the Panthers 34-31 in Tense Playoff Opener
Stafford, named All-Pro, overcame a hand injury to complete a 71-yard final drive and throw three touchdowns, leading the Rams to a playoff win over the Panthers.
- On Saturday, Stafford led a final drive, capped by a pass to Parkinson with 38 seconds left, to win 34-31 over the Panthers.
- Playing through an injury, Stafford overcame a hand injury and earlier miscues including a blocked punt by Isaiah Simmons and a dropped touchdown by Puka Nacua to lead the Rams.
- Stafford's night also produced a franchise passing record, surpassing Kurt Warner while ESPN Research showed he improved deep throws to 3 of 4 in the fourth quarter after earlier struggles.
- The Rams advance to the divisional round while the Panthers' season ends, with McVay noting there is plenty to clean up and players saying 'It's all about survive and advance.'
- Stafford's performance furthered his MVP case after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns, while the Panthers' playoff run ended in their first trip since 2017 despite Coker's nine receptions and Hubbard's two rushing touchdowns.
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Matthew Stafford is simply a different kind of quarterback, and it has nothing to do with his style of play or ability. It's about being a grim reaper of sorts.The Carolina Panthers know that now. They've experienced it first hand.Stafford rallied the Los Angeles Rams from a 31-27 deficit to a playoff win against the Panthers by "orchestrating," as coach Sean McVay put it, a 71-yard winning TD drive with only 2:38 to play.So, that's good, right?…
·Nashville, United States
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Stafford led the Rams calmly in a 71-yard advance, completing 6 out of 7 passes.
·Los Angeles, United States
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The Los Angeles Rams beat the Caroline 34-31 Panthers on Saturday in the first playoff round.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left
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C 40%
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