Matthew Stafford shows 'MVP stuff' in Rams' go
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Key Points:
- Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a 34-31 playoff victory over the Carolina Panthers with a decisive seven-play, 71-yard drive capped by a 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson.
- Despite suffering a hand injury in the first half, Stafford threw multiple go-ahead touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, becoming the fifth NFL player to achieve this feat in a playoff game.
- Stafford completed 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, overcoming earlier struggles with deep passes by completing 3 of 4 attempts over 15 yards in the fourth quarter.
- Rams head coach Sean McVay praised Stafford's leadership and poise under pressure, calling his performance "MVP-type
