Panthers quarterback Bryce Young lost his first playoff start on Saturday, but he impressed head coach Dave Canales.

For the second time this season, the Panthers and Rams played in a game decided by three points. On Saturday, Carolina was on the wrong end of the scoreboard.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young lumbered his way to the podium earlier this week, taking short, slow steps. He showed no emotion, so you couldn't tell he was preparing for his first NFL playoff game any more than you could when he was benched last season.

Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young used to have a high-profile girlfriend named Myra Gordon, but she appears to have moved on in a big way. Gordon recently showed pictures of her pregnancy on Instagram.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's 16-yard TD run trims Los Angeles Rams' lead to 17-13 just before halftime.

The calendar has flipped to January and the NFL has flipped to playoff mode. Wild-card weekend opens the postseason, and with win-or-go-home stakes, players matched the moment with arrival fits worthy of the stage.

Quarterback Bryce Young's 16-yard strike to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan moves chains for the Carolina Panthers.