The Carolina Panthers made things difficult for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, taking them down to the wire in the fourth quarter in what was a crazy wild-card opener. The Rams pulled out a dramatic 34-31 win on the road thanks to Matthew Stafford’s game-winning touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in the final seconds,

Here we'll try to look at and discuss Panthers’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after playoff exit.

X-rays on Stafford's finger were negative and there was no dislocation after the hit, which appeared to happen after crunching his hand on Panthers defensive end D.J. Wonnum's arm, NFL Media reports. Given the prognosis, it's unlikely Stafford will miss any time with the Rams' divisional round playoff opponent looming next weekend.

The Seattle Seahawks (14-3) are trying to make the most of the key players and stars this postseason before they might leave via free agency. The Seahawks have

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle said Sunday that his decreased carries late in the season will impact his decision on whether to return to the reigning NFC South champions.

Rico Dowdle has “no idea” why his carries dwindled at the end of the season. He wasn’t the only candid Panther on clean-out Sunday.

Ekwonu, 25, left Saturday's game with an injury after the Panthers' eighth offensive play. He was hurt on a play during which quarterback Bryce Young was sacked. Ekwonu needed help to get off the field and was eventually carted to the locker room. He did not return to the game.