Carolina Panthers

Photos: Carolina Panthers fall to Rams, 34-31

By Melissa Rodriguez

The Carolina Panthers lose against the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card playoff on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and running back Chuba Hubbard, right, celebrate Hubbard’s touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and running back Chuba Hubbard, right, celebrate Hubbard’s touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, celebrates his touchdown run with the fans and scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, celebrates his touchdown run with the fans and scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, points to wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, following a touchdown during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, points to wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, following a touchdown during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to embrace quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to embrace quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Isaiah Simmons, center, celebrates his block of a Los Angeles Rams punt with his teammates during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers safety Isaiah Simmons, center, celebrates his block of a Los Angeles Rams punt with his teammates during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, center, catches a pass over the middle as the Carolina Panthers defense converges during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, center, catches a pass over the middle as the Carolina Panthers defense converges during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, right, begins to celebrate a touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, right, begins to celebrate a touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, turns for yardage following a pass reception from quarterback Bryce Young during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, turns for yardage following a pass reception from quarterback Bryce Young during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott, center, makes the tackle on Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, left, during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Scott was give a penalty on the play. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott, center, makes the tackle on Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, left, during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Scott was give a penalty on the play. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, drops back to pass over the Carolina Panthers defense during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, drops back to pass over the Carolina Panthers defense during action at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, dives into the end zone for a touchdown during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, dives into the end zone for a touchdown during action against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers players celebrate during the wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers players celebrate during the wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom tries to bring down Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom tries to bring down Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle carries the ball against Los Angeles Rams corner back Emmanuel Forbes Jr. during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle carries the ball against Los Angeles Rams corner back Emmanuel Forbes Jr. during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown blocks a kick by Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown blocks a kick by Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers Jalen Coker rushes for yardage against Los Angeles Rams Cobie Durant during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers Jalen Coker rushes for yardage against Los Angeles Rams Cobie Durant during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers Jalen Coker rushes for yardage against Los Angeles Rams Cobie Durant during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers Jalen Coker rushes for yardage against Los Angeles Rams Cobie Durant during the wild card playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Nate Landman during the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Nate Landman during the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers Maema Njongmeta attempts to stop Los Angeles Ronnie Rivers during the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers Maema Njongmeta attempts to stop Los Angeles Ronnie Rivers during the wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) and Mike Jackson (2) take down Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua he wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte
Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) and Mike Jackson (2) take down Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua he wild card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Charlotte TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, hugs quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, hugs quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to embrace quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, reaches out to embrace quarterback Bryce Young, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, hugs wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, left, hugs wide receiver Jalen Coker, right, following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn walks off the field dejected following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn walks off the field dejected following the teams 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, left, is pushed out of bounds by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman, center, following a pass reception at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Landman was penalized on the play. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker, left, is pushed out of bounds by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman, center, following a pass reception at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Landman was penalized on the play. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Panthers quarterback cocks his arm for a throw during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Panthers quarterback cocks his arm for a throw during the the Wild Card playoff game against the Rams at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez mrodriguez@charlotteobserver.com
Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, left and wide receiver Steve Smith, right, enjoy time together prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, left and wide receiver Steve Smith, right, enjoy time together prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers fans are fired up prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers fans are fired up prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston smiles for the fans as he walks around the field prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Former Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston smiles for the fans as he walks around the field prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A young Carolina Panthers fan, left, gives quarterback Bryce Young, right, a hug prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
A young Carolina Panthers fan, left, gives quarterback Bryce Young, right, a hug prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper, left and quarterback Bryce Young, right, greet one another prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper, left and quarterback Bryce Young, right, greet one another prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton hits the Keep Pounding drum prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton hits the Keep Pounding drum prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton screams after hitting the Keep Pounding drum prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton screams after hitting the Keep Pounding drum prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
2015 Carolina Panthers team members do their signature point to the sky prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31.
2015 Carolina Panthers team members do their signature point to the sky prior to the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Rams defeated the Panthers 34-31. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

This story was originally published January 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM with the headline "Photos: Carolina Panthers fall to Rams, 34-31."

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