Forget odds, Rams path to win over Panthers is staring them right in the face

The most important lesson in football is to learn from losses. The Rams have a lot to learn from their Week 13 loss.

Los Angeles Rams v Atlanta Falcons - NFL 2025 | Todd Kirkland/GettyImagesThe 12-5 Los Angeles Rams lost to the 8-9 Carolina Panthers in Week 13. That closely contested loss was marred by a mistake-riddled performance by Los Angeles, a performance that is unlikely to be repeated in the postseason. Still, the Panthers won, which begs a deeper dive into their tactics that secured the win.

So, let's re-examine that loss to detect coachable moments:

1. Tempo

While LA jumped out to a touchdown lead, Carolina did not abandon its game plan. It controlled the tempo, the Time of…