Catch up on every storyline ahead of kickoff 

CHARLOTTE — The playoffs are back in the Carolinas. The Carolina Panthers are kicking off against the Los Angeles Rams at 4:30pm EST in what promises to be a raucous Bank of America Stadium.

Catch up with everything you need to know about the matchup, the opponent, the history, and what this could mean for the future with all of our stories, videos, and photo galleries from this week.

You can also see any and all playoff content from this week, and during the game, on our Panthers Playoff page, including a bracket, a breakdown of the six pivotal moments this season, and more.

Start with the Panthers game trailer, narrated by lifelong Panthers fan, Steph Curry.