CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Matthew Stafford passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Carolina Panthers 34-31 in an NFL playoff game Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.

The Rams built a 17-0 lead before the Panthers rallied. Stafford’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds remaining proved the winner. Stafford also connected with Puka Nacua, who had 10 catches for 111 yards and a rushing score.

Carolina quarterback Bryce Young threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another. Chuba Hubbard added two rushing scores for the Panthers. Jalen Coker had nine receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown.

The Rams improved to 13-5. The Panthers finished their season at 8-10. Attendance was 73,426.