SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers best bets for Saturday's NFL playoff matchup

The Carolina Panthers will host the Los Angeles Rams for a Wild Card weekend playoff game. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the game on FOX or stream it via NFL+. The Rams finished the season with a 12-5 record, while the Panthers had an 8-9 record.

Now that the Panthers are eliminated, their spot in the 2026 NFL draft has been solidified. Here, barring a trade, is where they'll pick from . . .

NFL on FOX crew broke down the Los Angeles Rams’ strong fourth-quarter execution, highlighting the key plays and adjustments that helped them beat the Carolina Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers are expected to exercise the fifth-year option in quarterback Bryce Young's contract this coming offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Fox Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira, who is part of the crew broadcasting the Panthers-Rams playoff game, spoke to The Charlotte Observer.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as Carolina Panthers have no hope of even covering the spread, insiders claim. The Carolina Panthers aren't getting any love in the NFL picks this week. No one, understandably so, is willing to pick such an insane upset, which beating the Los Angeles Rams would be.

Before the NFL playoffs officially begin this weekend, let’s take a look at how things can shake out in every round and who will be the NFC representative in this year’s Super Bowl. Let’s dive in! NFC Wild Card