NFL '26 1st Round Playoff Games thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use this thread for all of the 2026 NFL Playoff games that take place on the weekend of 1/10, with the exception of the Eagles - Niners game, which will have its own thread.

 

[ApexLion]

Let’s go Panthers! College atmosphere in Charlotte

 

[LionJim]

Let’s go Panthers! College atmosphere in Charlotte

I’ll be rooting for the Panthers but am not seeing a win from them.

 

[LionJim]

Oh, just wanted to mention that Jordan Stout was named first team All-Pro, I put a link in the NFL News Thread. Well done, way to represent.

 

[ApexLion]

I’ll be rooting for the Panthers but am not seeing a win from them.

Not a chance but we are cheering them on.

 

[LionJim]

Not a chance but we are cheering them on.

Well, it can’t possibly be worse for Panthers fans today than it was for Oregon fans last night.

 

[Phlebitis]

Going for 4th and 1 on your own side of the field and failing to get it with your first possession seems a little reckless.

 

[Phlebitis]

FWIW, as an Eagles fan, the Rams are the only team I fear.

 

[ApexLion]

Going for 4th and 1 on your own side of the field and failing to get it with your first possession seems a little reckless.

Agreed. They go for it a lot but today I think you have to make Stafford work.

 

[KingLando]

Go Rams! I want good games in the next round

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

9 is fraudulent and shouldn’t be rewarded

 

[Knickslions69]

Going for 4th and 1 on your own side of the field and failing to get it with your first possession seems a little reckless.

Naw they got to score almost every time they get the ball

 

[KingLando]

Going for 4th and 1 on your own side of the field and failing to get it with your first possession seems a little reckless.

It was close to midfield so I get it--I wouldn't be giving the Rams a short field that early but I can't criticize
Panthers need a quick stop on this drive to get field position

 

[LionJim]

I’m late to the party but looked over the play-by-play. Charlotte’s on their third possession now, they better make it count.

 

[LionJim]

9 is fraudulent and shouldn’t be rewarded

Young just made a great move up in the pocket and, with his eyes shut, completed a pass for a first down.

Oh, God a terrible pass, intercepted. Bad.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Suckage and sizeless

 

[KingLando]

Panthers doing everything they couldn't do so far

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Yep

 

[ApexLion]

Nerves. Odd saying that for a pro team. Hyped up.

Plus no Dowdle yet which really hurts Young - needs a run game to play action.

 

[KingLando]

Nacua = stud

 

[ApexLion]

Dowdle is hurt. That’s huge for Carolina. Hubbard is serviceable but not a good situation.

 

[KingLando]

Good answer by Carolina--don't think it will matter but they're fighting.

 

[LionJim]

Good answer by Carolina--don't think it will matter but they're fighting.

The refs bailed them out. That was some piss-poor play calling down near the goal line. I’m not saying the pass interference call was incorrect, just that Carolina got saved by the flag.

 

[LionJim]

Dang, that was Blown Coverages 101.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Nacua = stud

Yeah, perhaps cover him

 

[KingLando]

The refs bailed them out. That was some piss-poor play calling down near the goal line. I’m not saying the pass interference call was incorrect, just that Carolina got saved by the flag.

Yeah, definitely helped--I agreed with the call but agree with you the play calling was pathetic

 

[Shepdogg]

Do you like Bryce Young or hate him?

I love and hate him for the record…

 

[KingLando]

I understand why McVay went for 4th & 3--that's what they do and they have Stafford
I'd have kicked the FG there though
Carolina has a chance to make this a game

 

[LionJim]

I understand why McVay went for 4th & 3--that's what they do and they have Stafford
I'd have kicked the FG there though
Carolina has a chance to make this a game

Yeah, now a three-point game at halftime. Good for the fans, I suppose.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[KingLando]

Never seen Puka drop a ball like that

 

[LionJim]

Weird game.

 

[psu31trap]

I understand why McVay went for 4th & 3--that's what they do and they have Stafford
I'd have kicked the FG there though
Carolina has a chance to make this a game

I never liked him as a QB going back to his college days at Georgia. I always saw him as a choke artist. They were lucky to win that Super Bowl in ‘22.

 

[KingLando]

I never liked him as a QB going back to his college days at Georgia. I always saw him as a choke artist. They were lucky to win that Super Bowl in ‘22.

Not sure what you're being critical of Stafford right now but okay, you're entitled to that opinion
He's a champ that's a HOF lock so...
He's way better than guys like Rivers for example

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Kristina Pink is always easy on the eyes on the sidelines.

 

[ApexLion]

Weird game.

Worst half for the Panthers in a long time and I’ll take it.

 

[LionJim]

Worst half for the Panthers in a long time and I’ll take it.

And now the score’s tied.

 

[KingLando]

Just a very weird game. Rams needed to end them when they had the shot early--now it's going to be a battle to the end