As announced on Sunday night, the Panthers will host the Los Angeles Rams for their wild-card weekend matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 10. The game will be broadcast by FOX.

NFL referee Brad Allen provided an explanation regarding the offensive pass interference penalty on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan during the Panthers' 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been showing support for a possible change to the playoff format. When Goodell was asked about Detroit's proposal back in April, he seemed to be enthusiastic about it .

The Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

The Panthers won the NFC South in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's a look at their potential playoff opponents.

Broadcast info: Panthers-Bucs is on both ABC and ESPN (the former is free with a broadcast antenna). “NFL Countdown” begins the pregame window at 2 p.m. on ESPN. Scott Van Pelt anchors a studio desk with Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and others.

The NFL announced on Sunday night the full wild-card schedule for next weekend, including the Rams' matchup with the Panthers. That game will be played at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon, the first game of the playoff slate.

Altanta Falcons' QB Kirk Cousins discussed tough game against the New Orleans Saints and his future in the NFL.