Rams vs. Panthers Wild Card Results according to Madden 26

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Okay, so I just finished simulating the Rams versus Panthers Wild Card game in Madden 26! The NFL Playoffs are finally here, and it’s awesome to see the top teams battling it out for a shot at the Super Bowl. The Panthers actually beat the Rams earlier this season, which makes this game even more interesting. The Rams had a bit of a stumble towards the end of the season and lost the top seed, but they’re still a really strong team. Let’s get straight to the results and see what happened!

Rams vs. Panthers Wild Card Results According to Madden 26

The latest edition of Madden NFL predicts the Los Angeles Rams will win against the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Round, with a score of 27-17.

TEAM 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter FINAL
#5 LAR 7 0 7 13 27
#4 CAR 3 7 0 7 17

The Rams had a difficult first half against the Panthers, only managing to score on one drive. Luckily, their defense played well enough to limit the Panthers’ scoring.

The Panthers briefly took the lead when Bryce Young connected with Jalen Coker for a 38-yard touchdown. However, the offense couldn’t sustain any further momentum, which ultimately cost them the game. Several costly mistakes, including failing to convert on three fourth-down attempts, also hindered their performance.

The Rams regained the lead in the third quarter when Kyren Williams ran for a 2-yard touchdown. They continued to build their advantage, adding 13 more points, including a touchdown catch by Tyler Higbee with about four minutes left. Leading 24-10, it appeared the game was nearly decided.

When the Panthers couldn’t convert on fourth down, the Rams added a field goal, extending their lead to 17 points and effectively ending Carolina’s chances of winning. Despite the large deficit, Bryce Young still led a drive down the field to score a late touchdown.

Both quarterbacks played a clean game without any turnovers, but struggled with accuracy, failing to complete over 60% of their passes. The real standout player was Rams running back Kyren Williams, who rushed for 116 yards on 24 carries, highlighted by a 45-yard run.

The Los Angeles Rams won their game and are moving on to the next round of the playoffs. They need to win two more games to reach the Super Bowl.

Scoring Summary

First Quarter:

  • CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald, 36 Yd FG, 8:11 (CAR 3-0)
  • LAR – Colby Parkinson 2 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Harrison Mevis kick), 0:53 (LAR 7-3)

Second Quarter:

  • CAR – Jalen Coker 38 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 11:38 (CAR 10-7)

Third Quarter:

  • LAR – Kyren Williams, 2 Yd run (Harrison Mevis kick), 9:43 (LAR 14-10)

Fourth Quarter:

  • LAR – Harrison Mevis, 34 Yd FG, 13:32 (LAR 17-10)
  • LAR – Tyler Higbee 5 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Harrison Mevis kick), 4:16 (LAR 24-10)
  • LAR – Harrison Mevis, 48 Yd FG, 2:45 (LAR 27-10)
  • CAR – Bryce Young, 4 Yd run (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 0:29 (LAR 27-17)

Alright, that’s the final score from my Rams versus Panthers game in Madden 26! Hope you guys enjoyed watching – I had a blast. I’ll be running more simulations soon, so be sure to check back for those!

We’re planning several improvements to our game simulations. Currently, changes we make to CPU and player settings don’t seem to affect CPU versus CPU games. Despite this, we’re still committed to enhancing these simulations.

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2026-01-07 21:39