Los Angeles Rams survive huge Carolina Panthers scare in NFL playoff win

The Los Angeles Rams rallied to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 after Colby Parkinson's 19-yard touchdown catch with 38 seconds remaining. Matthew Stafford completed a late 71-yard drive and finished with 304 passing yards and three touchdown passes.

The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a late deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 in an NFL wild-card game. Colby Parkinson caught a 19-yard touchdown from Matthew Stafford with 38 seconds remaining to deliver the winning score. The Rams had built an early lead through Puka Nacua's scores but saw momentum swing toward Carolina in the second half. The Panthers led late before Stafford drove the Rams downfield for the decisive play. Key details: - Final score: Los Angeles Rams 34, Carolina Panthers 31, with Parkinson's 19-yard touchdown catch coming with 38 seconds left. - Matthew Stafford threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, and completed a 71-yard drive in the final two minutes to set up the winning play. - Puka Nacua had 10 catches for 111 yards and scored both a receiving touchdown and a 5-yard rushing touchdown earlier in the game. - Carolina took the lead late when Bryce Young found Jalen Coker for a 7-yard touchdown, making it 31-27 with about 2:43 remaining. - Isaiah Simmons blocked a punt by Ethan Evans during the fourth quarter, a play that shifted momentum in Carolina's favor. Summary: The Rams advance to the NFC divisional round after the late touchdown and will wait for the remaining wild-card results to learn their next opponent. Carolina's season ended in a narrow loss in their first playoff appearance in eight years.