NFL Playoffs Articles - Page 13

When the Philadelphia Eagles are on, they can play like the best team in the NFL. They have a Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback, a running game capable of ripping off huge plays, a trio of elite pass catchers with sky-high ceilings, and arguably the best defense in the NFL, run by a man who basically […]

Matthew Golden picked the biggest possible stage to announce himself. In the fourth quarter of Green Bay’s NFC Wild Card matchup against the Chicago Bears, the Packers wide receiver delivered the first touchdown of his NFL career. It was a hard-earned scoring run that briefly swung momentum. It gave Green Bay hope in a game […]

The Carolina Panthers learned the harshest January lesson of all: being brave isn’t enough if you can’t be clean. They were 38 seconds away from rewriting the arc of their season and maybe their future. Instead, the cold truth of playoff football hit hard. In a game they won’t soon forget, the Panthers didn’t lose […]

The Chicago Bears’ stunning Wild Card comeback against the Green Bay Packers did more than extend their season, it further cemented the growing connection between quarterback Caleb Williams and rookie tight end Colston Loveland. After the 31-27 win, Williams offered his strongest public praise yet of Loveland, framing it as validation of the Bears’ controversial […]

The Green Bay Packers’ season came to a stunning and painful end on Saturday night, and the fallout has already sparked questions about what comes next for one of the NFL’s traditionally stable franchises. After watching a commanding lead disappear in a 31-27 Wild Card loss to the Chicago Bears, attention quickly shifted from the […]

The Chicago Bears’ rivalry with the Green Bay Packers reached another boiling point on Saturday night, and head coach Ben Johnson made sure no one missed how much the moment meant. Chicago erased another deficit to stun Green Bay 31-27 at Soldier Field in the NFC Wild Card round, extending a Cinderella postseason run and […]

Bear down, baby! The Chicago Bears exorcised their playoff demons in the most heart-stopping way possible. The Bears orchestrated a massive second half comeback to win 31-27 against the Green Bay Packers. After going down 21-3 at halftime, quarterback Caleb Williams did what he’s done best this season: lead his team to another improbable come-from-behind […]

The Green Bay Packers came dangerously close to handing the Chicago Bears a momentum-changing gift on Saturday night, thanks to one of the most chaotic play designs of the postseason. With Green Bay holding a comfortable lead in the second half, the offense dialed up an unexpected wrinkle: a tackle-eligible screen pass to reserve offensive […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears made incredible franchise history following their 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Round on Saturday night. Going into the playoffs, Chicago enjoyed an incredible regular season. They finished with an 11-6 record as they secured the NFC North Division title, something they haven’t […]

The Carolina Panthers fell just short of a stunning playoff upset on Saturday, losing 34-31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round. While the defeat will linger, the night also delivered a powerful reminder of what the Panthers may have uncovered in wide receiver Jalen Coker. For much of the season, […]

The Chicago Bears teetered towards getting ran out of Soldier Field Saturday. Fans grew concerned after Ben Johnson’s botched fourth down attempts. But Caleb Williams put the cape on for Chicago against the Green Bay Packers. Chicago went backwards following a false start penalty and faced fourth-and-eight. Williams escaped toward his left under pressure. Yet […]

After a hot start against the Carolina Panthers in Saturday’s Wild Card showdown, the Los Angeles Rams struggled. Carolina came roaring back against the Rams’ 10th-ranked scoring defense, taking a four-point lead late in the game. But Los Angeles would answer with a season-saving drive as Matthew Stafford delivered the go-ahead TD. Before leading the […]

The Green Bay Packers are rolling the Chicago Bears! The Packers took advantage of the Bears’ miscues on fourth down in the first half and rolled their way to 21-3 lead at halftime. One of these fourth-down turnovers immediately led to a touchdown for Green Bay, but not without some drama. On a scramble play […]

The Carolina Panthers had the NFL world believing the Los Angeles Rams would torch them. L.A. came out firing early on, but Bryce Young handed the heavily favored Rams a scare. The NFC South champs and L.A. exchanged leads late — four in total during the fourth quarter. Carolina still took the 34-31 loss Saturday, […]

The Los Angeles Rams found themselves in a familiar but uncomfortable position late Saturday night in Charlotte. After a blocked punt swung momentum and allowed the Carolina Panthers to take a late fourth-quarter lead, the Rams’ season appeared to be on the brink in the NFC Wild Card round. Yet inside the locker room, defensive […]

Ben Johnson’s aggressive play-calling has been a bit of a signature for him. The Chicago Bears head coach built his identity from his time in Detroit as an offensive coordinator. His creative play calling and penchant for going for it on fourth down has turned Chicago into a solid offensive team. However, that aggressiveness comes […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered heartbreak in the NFL Playoffs after falling 34-31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, Carolina exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. Despite finishing with an 8-9 record, it was still enough to win the NFC South Division title. They […]

The Carolina Panthers were on the cusp of pulling off an improbable upset against the heavily favored Los Angeles Rams in Saturday’s Wild Card clash. Carolina took a 31-27 lead with under three minutes remaining. But Los Angeles answered with a seven-play, 71-yard season-saving drive. And Matthew Stafford delivered the game-winning touchdown to Colby Parkinson. […]

The stars are out in Chicago! The Chicago Bears are hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2019, and their opponent is an all-too-familiar face for the franchise. The Bears are taking on the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoff. A momentous game deserves all the stars, and […]

The Carolina Panthers’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams may have carried consequences that extend well beyond the final score. During Saturday’s 34-31 wild-card defeat, Carolina lost one of its most important foundational pieces when left tackle Ikem Ekwonu exited early with a knee injury that immediately raised alarm inside the organization. After the […]

The Chicago Bears entered a raucous Soldier Field for a long-awaited return to the NFL postseason. But fans gasped watching TJ Edwards leave early against the Green Bay Packers. The star linebacker lost his footing in awkward fashion — also drawing contact with Romeo Doubs. A medical cart entered the field minutes later, taking Edwards […]

The Los Angeles Rams watched Puka Nacua set the tone with his first quarter touchdown from Matthew Stafford. Then saw him play game saver in front of Sean McVay — by showing some rare defensive back skills on the Carolina Panthers. Nacua disrupted disaster on the Rams’ side on this near-missed interception. The wide receiver […]

Matthew Stafford came through in the clutch for the Los Angeles Rams, leading them in a 34-31 win over the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Wild Card Round on Saturday night. Going into the playoffs, Los Angeles shined as one of the best teams in the NFL. Despite finishing with a 12-5 record, they only […]

The Carolina Panthers and their fans will mourn Saturday’s 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams for a while, but when the playoff heartbreak subsides, they should be able to appreciate an important development that came out of this hard-fought NFC Wild Card matchup. Jalen Coker posted the best game of his young NFL career. […]

The Los Angeles Rams found themselves in a dogfight with the Carolina Panthers in Saturday’s Wild Card showdown. The heavily favored Rams jumped out to an early 14-0 advantage. But the Panthers battled back, taking a 31-27 lead with under three minutes remaining in the game. Carolina’s defense impressed as Matthew Stafford and the Rams […]

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn exited Saturday’s playoff game versus the Los Angeles Rams after colliding with wide receiver Puka Nacua. Considering that the Cats were on the precipice of upsetting MVP candidate Matthew Stafford and one of the favorites to win the NFC, his status was vitally important. He went into the blue medical […]

The Carolina Panthers looked ready for a long evening following Matthew Stafford’s early touchdown to Puka Nacua. But Bryce Young and Jalen Coker proved to “keep pounding” inside Bank of America Stadium. Carolina turned a large double-digit deficit into a 20-17 game. Then Young threaded the needle deep to Coker — turning this catch into […]

For the fifth-straight season, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles will be returning to the playoffs in the pursuit of their third Super Bowl in four years. While some parts of their last two Super Bowl appearances remain intact, including Sriainni, Jalen Hurts, and other stalwarts like Lane Johnson, AJ Brown, and Brandon Graham – […]

After jumping out to an early 14-0 lead, the Carolina Panthers battled back in Saturday’s Wild Card clash. When Carolina tied the game 17-17 on its first possession of the second half, the Rams needed to answer. Facing 3rd & 5 at the Panthers 43-yard line, Matthew Stafford pushed the ball down the field on […]

Although Bryce Young has made progress in his third NFL season, he has yet to quell all doubts about his ability to be the Carolina Panthers’ franchise quarterback. However, he might be earning some additional supporters in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card face-off with the Los Angeles Rams. Despite tossing a brutal interception, the former No. […]

The Carolina Panthers are hosting the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. It’s Carolina’s first home playoff game since the team reached the Super Bowl in 2015. Panthers fans are hyped for the matchup against the heavily favored Rams. But Carolina quickly ran into trouble. Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead […]

The Carolina Panthers’ first playoff appearance since 2017 has not gotten off to the best start. After it seemed like Bryce Young finally had the offense going, Trevor Etienne killed what little momentum the Panthers had with an inexcusable special teams blunder. Etienne, the Panthers’ punt returner, signaled for a fair catch on an Ethan […]

After a scoreless first quarter, Chuba Hubbard finally has the Carolina Panthers on the board. The fifth-year running back punched in a short score in the second frame to keep the Panthers’ upset bid against the Los Angeles Rams alive. The Panthers busted on each of their first three offensive possessions, which put them in […]

With Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua displaying their connection in Saturday’s wild-card playoff game against the Carolina Panthers, the wide receiver has shown how versatile he is with the plays he made. As the Rams look to bring their Super Bowl hopes alive, Nacua will no doubt be key to the […]

If the Carolina Panthers are going to upset the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card game, they likely need quarterback Bryce Young to play at a high level. The odds of that happening are obviously much greater if he receives ample protection. Returning right guard Robert Hunt, who has been sidelined since suffering […]

The Buffalo Bills will have a new player on their team for the 2026 NFL Playoffs. After ruling starting receiver Joshua Palmer out for the remainder of the season, the team elevated fan-favorite running back Frank Gore Jr. to its active roster. Although Gore has never played an official NFL snap, he has a chance […]

The Los Angeles Rams entered Charlotte as a massive favorite against the Carolina Panthers. The duo of Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua showed why out the gate. Stafford faced a four-man pressure with no running back help as an extra blocker. Turns out the extra backfield presence wasn’t needed. The Rams’ QB1 Stafford hit his […]

Despite finishing the season with an 8-9 record, the Carolina Panthers won the NFC South and earned the right to host a playoff game in the Wild Card round. Carolina opened the 2025-2026 postseason at Bank of America Stadium against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers are looking for their first playoff win since […]

The Carolina Panthers are trying to shock the world and pull off a playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Unfortunately, the offense may have suffered a huge loss early in the contest after Ikem Ekwonu was forced to exit with a leg injury. Ekwonu, who is a 25-year-old left tackle, sustained an […]