The Los Angeles Rams dropped their second straight game on Monday night, losing to the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24. They nearly completed a 21-point second-half comeback, but they fell short after allowing a 51-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds.

It was three years ago in the NFC Championship Game when the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 to advance to Super Bowl LVII. Brock Purdy was injured in that game, hindering San Francisco’s chances.

The Los Angeles Rams lost a heartbreaker to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead and losing in overtime, 38-37. It was as painful a loss as they've suffered this season, dropping to 11-4 and relinquishing their lead in the NFC West, as well as giving up control of the No. 1 seed.

Home-field advantage might not mean much in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Of the six games in the wild card round, the road teams are favored in four. The biggest favorites are the Rams, who are 9.

Bijan Robinson rushed for 195 yards and one touchdown, and the Falcons took a 21-0 lead before a furious second-half rally by the Rams tied the game at 24 with 2:46 remaining in the fourth. But Zane Gonzalez made a 51-yard field goal with 25 seconds left for the game-winner.

How will the Rams vs. Panthers wild-card matchup go? Here's what to expect ahead of Saturday’s playoff battle.