CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Shame on the Rams.
Sure, they won, but shame on them anyway.
The Rams came here as a team that, for much of this season, was a Super Bowl favorite.
Colby Parkinson celebrates after catching the game-winning 19-yard touchdown pass in the Rams’ 34-31 comeback win over the Panthers in their NFC wild-card game on Jan. 10, 2026 in Charlotte, N.C. Getty Images
They came with a 12-5 record as 10 ½-point favorites in the game.