Underdog Panthers return to playoffs hosting Rams in wild card

The Los Angeles Rams drew considerable attention during the season and could be in line for more accolades.

But the Carolina Panthers did enough to secure a home game in the NFL's wild-card round. The Rams will visit for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

The Rams were second in the NFC West, though they've been tagged by some observers as one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl.

Part of that is due to quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns with eight interceptions.