It’s pretty clear that the Rams have to be able to come out on top in the run game against the Panthers, especially on defense. One of the few ways that the Panthers can win this game is if they are able to control the game on the ground and play on their own terms.

In the first of six games on Super Wild Card Weekend, the Carolina Panthers play host to the Los Angeles Rams. Carolina won the NFC South in dramatic fashion, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the de facto division championship game but claiming the South title anyway thanks to the Atlanta Falcons ' win over the New Orleans Saints.

Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience.

Despite having a losing record, the Carolina Panthers are heading to the NFL Playoffs and this is not an unfamiliar spot for the franchise. Making the playoffs with a losing record is a rare outcome made possible by the NFL’s playoff structure,