Stafford engineered the Rams’ late drive, going 12-for-15 for 143 yards with two fourth-quarter TDs and a game-winning pass to Colby Parkinson as Los Angeles rallied to beat Carolina 34-31 and advance to the divisional round.
The Panthers' defense, now healthy and opportunistic, is seen as their biggest challenge in the upcoming playoff game against Stafford's team, with key players like Jaycee Horn and Tre'von Moehrig returning and a focus on their strong secondary and playmaking ability.
The Rams defeated the Colts 27-20 in a thrilling game highlighted by Matthew Stafford's career-high 375 passing yards and an 88-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell, with key plays including Kam Curl's second interception sealing the victory.