Matthew Stafford once again proved why he’s the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Rams, delivering both in words and performance as his side narrowly escaped an upset against the Carolina Panthers in their nail-biting Wild Card win.

X-rays came back negative for Matthew Stafford’s injured finger, NFL Network reported Sunday, a positive sign for the All-Pro quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams.

Stafford finished 24 of 42 for 304 yards with three touchdown passes and an interception, while Nacua had 10 receptions for 111 yards and two total touchdowns as the Rams (13-5), who were 10 1/2-point favorites, advanced to the divisional round.

The Georgia Bulldogs have been an NFL factory in the Kirby Smart era. But even before their two-time national championship-winning head coach, the Dawgs had their players at the top of NFL drafts.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford's 19-yard completion to wide receiver Davante Adams gets Los Angeles Rams into Panthers' territory.

The Rams were able to avenge a Week 13 loss to the Panthers and beat them in the NFL playoffs. Here's a look at who Los Angeles will play next.

With the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Rams will face the second-seeded Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs.