The Carolina Panthers are hosting the Los Angeles Rams for their first home playoff game since the 2015 season, and they are heavy underdogs as expected.
Carolina faces a tough opponent, but the hiccups during the season have prepared them for this moment. The atmosphere promises to be electric at Bank of America Stadium, especially with Cam Newton banging the Keep Pounding drum. Handling the occasion will be almost as important as tackling the Rams. Even so, the Panthers have nothing to fear with everything to gain.
Here are three crucial factors that could help Carolina secure their first playoff win in 10 seasons.