One player whose stat line won\u2019t jump off the page but whose impact was still felt: Carolina Panthers<\/a> rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton, who was active, disruptive, and consistently around the football against the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\n With Carolina\u2019s loss, Scourton\u2019s debut NFL season is officially over, but he closed it out with another encouraging performance. He finished with one tackle, broke up multiple plays, and held strong at the point of attack\u2014continuing the theme of what he was all year: one of the better run\u2011defending rookies in the league. He now heads into 2026 with valuable playoff experience and a clear foundation to build on<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the Panthers, this was exactly the type of early return<\/a> you hope for from a young pass rusher\u2014steady disruption, growing confidence, and flashes of the ceiling that made him such a coveted prospect. It’s an encouraging first chapter in what already looks like a long, productive NFL career.<\/p>\n Below are some of his standout snaps from the wild-card matchup.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a>Nic Scourton 2025 Regular Season statsTackles: 47TFL: 6.5Sacks: 5QB Hits: 9Forced Fumble: 1Nic Scourton 2025 Post-Season stats Contact\/Follow us\u00a0@AggiesWire<\/a>\u00a0on X and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X:\u00a0@whosnextsports1<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/88048146007-usatsi-27606350.jpg\")