Late-game Stafford heroics helps Rams avoid disaster against the Panthers
The Los Angeles Rams survived a rollercoaster wildcard clash to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 on Saturday, punching their ticket to the NFC Divisional Round for the second straight season. What looked like a comfortable early lead nearly slipped away, but the Rams found a way to complete a dramatic comeback in front of an electric Bank of America Stadium crowd in Charlotte.Steph Curry motivates Carolina Panthers in hype videoLos Angeles sprinted ahead to a 14-0 advantage in the opening quarter thanks to great execution on both sides of the ball. Early big plays from Puka Nacua helped the Rams establish momentum, and the defense applied pressure that disrupted Carolina's first drives. But the Panthers refused to fold, answering with a series of quick strikes and steadily chipping away at the Rams' lead. By halftime, Carolina had narrowed the gap […]