New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
Game Information
Charlotte, NC

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Field Judge:Trawick Boger
Side Judge:Allen Baynes
Back Judge:Terrence Miles
Referee:Scott Novak
Umpire:Mark Pellis
Line Judge:Mark Stewart
Down Judge:Brian Sakowski

2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
NFL News

Panthers proved they were ready for 'real playoff football'
Despite an 8-9 regular-season record, the Carolina Panthers, double-digit underdogs Saturday in the NFC wild-card round, took the Los Angeles Rams to the final seconds at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, before ultimately succumbing in a 34-31 loss.
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Matthew Stafford shows 'MVP stuff' in Rams' go-ahead drive
Matthew Stafford led the Rams to a 34-21 victory over the Panthers on Saturday with a seven-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to tight end Colby Parkinson.
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Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards suffers leg injury
Linebacker T.J. Edwards was carted back to the locker room after suffering a non-contact leg injury in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears' playoff game vs. the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, and the team later announced he had an ankle injury.
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