Aaron Schatz
@aaronschatz.com
Chief Analytics Officer, FTN Fantasy. ESPN NFL writer. Former radio DJ. Founder of Football Outsiders, creator of DVOA, All-Pro/MVP voter.
I can answer this now, since I was asked before.
Yes, by DVOA, if you don't consider home-field advantage, that would have been the biggest upset in NFL playoff history.
Yes, by DVOA, if you don't consider home-field advantage, that would have been the biggest upset in NFL playoff history.
January 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
I can answer this now, since I was asked before.
Yes, by DVOA, if you don't consider home-field advantage, that would have been the biggest upset in NFL playoff history.
Yes, by DVOA, if you don't consider home-field advantage, that would have been the biggest upset in NFL playoff history.
Panthers still have all three timeouts, this is not over.
January 11, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Panthers still have all three timeouts, this is not over.
What a game for Jalen Coker.
January 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
What a game for Jalen Coker.
Rams definitely missing Kevin Dotson and his replacement just got flagged for that holding.
January 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Rams definitely missing Kevin Dotson and his replacement just got flagged for that holding.
Third-and-1 and they go deep? Seriously guys?
January 11, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Third-and-1 and they go deep? Seriously guys?
A reminder, because it blows my mind how many people don't understand this: We've already voted on MVP. This game has no effect on that whatsoever. It's already decided.
January 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A reminder, because it blows my mind how many people don't understand this: We've already voted on MVP. This game has no effect on that whatsoever. It's already decided.
The Panthers now have 5.7 yards per play to 5.0 for the Rams.
January 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The Panthers now have 5.7 yards per play to 5.0 for the Rams.
Stafford was great against the blitz in the regular season!
They seem to be blitzing a ton. Maybe just taking more risk?
January 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Stafford was great against the blitz in the regular season!
It's weird to see the Panthers getting so much pressure on Stafford. The Panthers were near the bottom of the league in pressure all year.
January 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
It's weird to see the Panthers getting so much pressure on Stafford. The Panthers were near the bottom of the league in pressure all year.
I interrupt this game to regretfully inform you that Bob Weir has passed away.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I interrupt this game to regretfully inform you that Bob Weir has passed away.
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No Davante Adams on the field and they still aren't going with 12 or 13 personnel?
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
No Davante Adams on the field and they still aren't going with 12 or 13 personnel?
That was helmet to helmet, yeah.
January 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM
That was helmet to helmet, yeah.
Maybe that hand thing is affecting Stafford because he's clearly been inaccurate.
January 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Maybe that hand thing is affecting Stafford because he's clearly been inaccurate.
That was a bad drive and where has the 3TE stuff gone for the Rams?
January 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
That was a bad drive and where has the 3TE stuff gone for the Rams?
Well, the Panthers have certainly stepped up here playing some man coverage.
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Well, the Panthers have certainly stepped up here playing some man coverage.
I know it feels like the Rams are actually kicking ass but the difference in yards per play is only 6.3 vs. 5.7 at this point.
January 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I know it feels like the Rams are actually kicking ass but the difference in yards per play is only 6.3 vs. 5.7 at this point.
Remember that thing I said about unexpected comebacks?
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Remember that thing I said about unexpected comebacks?
Legal pick on Quentin Lake right there, big play for Coker.
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Legal pick on Quentin Lake right there, big play for Coker.
Rams, the least penalized team in the league this year, having some problems.
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Rams, the least penalized team in the league this year, having some problems.
A reminder that weird, unexpected comebacks happen all the time in the NFL and weird, weird, weird stuff happened in Panthers games all year long.
January 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A reminder that weird, unexpected comebacks happen all the time in the NFL and weird, weird, weird stuff happened in Panthers games all year long.
The Rams cornerbacks are the weakness.
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The Rams cornerbacks are the weakness.
I don't know what this is but Puka Nacua just scored again and this is the first GIF that shows up if you type "DYAR" into the GIF search.
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ALT: a couple of anime characters standing next to each other with omake gif anime written in the corner
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January 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I don't know what this is but Puka Nacua just scored again and this is the first GIF that shows up if you type "DYAR" into the GIF search.
I think that one is on my man from Holy Cross.
January 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I think that one is on my man from Holy Cross.