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Rams edge Panthers 34-31 in wild-card thriller
11 Jan
Summary
- Panthers lost a wild-card game 34-31 to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Carolina fought back from double-digit deficits, even leading late.
- Coach Canales praised the team's brand of football and fight.
The Carolina Panthers' playoff aspirations were dashed in a thrilling wild-card round matchup, resulting in a narrow 34-31 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams. The team displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming significant early deficits to battle fiercely throughout the game.
Despite their valiant effort, the Rams secured the victory with a late touchdown, ending the Panthers' first playoff appearance since 2017. Head coach Dave Canales acknowledged the disappointment of the loss but emphasized his pride in the team's performance and their developing brand of football.
Canales highlighted that the team is building a foundation from the ground up, creating a style of play that fans can connect with and that brings the community together. He expressed his satisfaction with the progress made, despite the season-ending loss.
