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The Los Angeles Rams are looking for revenge against the NFL playoff team with the best chance of winning Super Bowl 60.
The Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs begins on Saturday, January 10th, with a rematch between the Carolina Panthers and Rams. The Panthers had a huge come-from-behind victory in the regular season against the Rams, one of the favorites to win this year’s Super Bowl.
The first time the teams met in Week 13, Carolina defeated Los Angeles at home, giving the Rams only their third loss of the season at that point.
Los Angeles will look to return the favor by returning to Charlotte, North Carolina for a second matchup. Quarterback Matthew Stafford will look to perform even better in the wild-card round after his worst performance of the season with two interceptions and a lost fumble last time out against the Panthers.
Follow USA TODAY Sports as we provide live score updates, highlights and more from the first game of the NFL postseason.
Yes, Adams will officially be in Saturday’s game. He aggravated a hamstring injury in Week 15, causing him to miss the final three games of the regular season. The NFL’s leading touchdown scorer participated fully in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for his return in the wild-card game.
The Rams announced seven inactive players for Saturday’s game against the Panthers. They are:
- QB Stetson Bennett IV (emergency QB)
- OL Kevin Dotson
- TE Terrence Ferguson
- CB Derion Kendrick
- CB Josh Wallace
- WR Jordan Whittington
- CB Darius Williams
The Panthers announced five inactive players for Saturday’s game. They are:
- LB Chris Barnes
- DT Jared Harrison Hunt
- WR David Moore
- DL LaBryan Ray
- C Nick Samak
Which TV channel is the Panthers vs. Rams game on?
Saturday’s Wild Card Round game (the first game of the NFL playoffs) between the Panthers and Rams will be broadcast on FOX on January 10th. The postseason matchup will feature Joe Davis (play-by-play), former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (game analyst) and Pam Oliver (sideline reporter).
What time is the Rams vs. Panthers game?
The Panthers vs. Rams game will kick off on Saturday, January 10th at 4:30pm ET.
Panthers vs. Rams live stream
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Panthers vs. Rams predictions, picks
USA TODAY Sports’ NFL experts are unanimous in giving the Rams a win in the first game of the NFL playoffs in the wild-card round.
- mike middlehurst schwartz: Rams, 30-16
- Jarrett Bell: Rams, 31 wins, 17 losses
- Nick Brinkerhoff: Rams, 28-20
- Chris Cotton: Rams, 28-21
- Nate Davis: Rams, 27 wins, 17 losses
- Tyler Dragon: Rams, 27-20
Panthers vs. Rams Odds, Moneyline, O/U
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- Against the spread (ATS): Rams -10.5 (-110) | Panthers +10.5 (-110)
- Moneyline (ML): Rams -625 (bet $625 to win $100) | Panthers +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
