Rams vs. Panthers Weather Report for Wild Card Weekend: Latest Forecast & Betting Impact
The 2026 NFL playoffs begin today at 4:30 p.m. ET with the Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visiting the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers (8-9). Our Rams vs. Panthers weather report is designed to help with all your picks for Wild Card Weekend's first game. We're breaking down the latest forecast at Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.) - including the expected temperature, wind, and precipitation - and how it affects the rest of our NFL playoff predictions.
⛅ Rams vs. Panthers weather forecast: NFL Wild Card Weekend
Latest weather forecast via NFL Weather for the NFL Wild Card Round.
| Category | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temp. | 71 degrees at kickoff with a low of 67 degrees by 4Q; feels like 65-69 degrees |
| 💨 Wind | 11-13 mph with gusts up to 28 mph |
| 🌧️ Prec. | 93-100% cloud cover with 49-64% chance of precipitation |
| ☀️ Humidity | 81% humidity at kickoff, 90% in 4Q |
🌤️ NFL Wild Card Weekend weather report
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💰 Rams vs. Panthers weather: Betting impact for NFL Wild Card Weekend
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There's only a moderate chance of rain throughout a mostly cloudy evening in Charlotte, N.C. tonight. The Rams and Panthers will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET with temperatures at 71 degrees, and it drops only to 67 degrees by the fourth quarter.
The chance of rain throughout the game ranges from 49-64%, with the highest chance early in the first quarter. Rain would be a larger emphasis on the rushing attack for both sides, potentially helping out the home team by taking the ball out of the hands of Rams QB Matthew Stafford.
Wind gusts could be an issue for kickers throughout the game. Those gusts could be as high as 27 mph in the first quarter before slowing down late in the game.
Rams vs. Panthers weather impact
- Expect a slow start: The weather for Rams vs. Panthers will be worse in the first quarter - and through the first half - so that has me leaning toward first-quarter and first-half Unders for team and game totals, and the Panthers could be in position to cover the first-half line
- Rams could cover late: "Matthew Stafford, who is atop the leaderboard in our NFL playoff QB rankings, is the most efficient in the red zone, so if the Rams look dangerous and are on the move, back them early to score a TD, eliciting maximum value," per Gary Pearson's NFL live betting guide
- Lean on running backs: The wind and showers could keep the ball in the hands of the running backs on both sides, and our LJ Blut backs Kyren Williams to have a big day with his 2+ touchdown scorer predictions
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📺 How to watch Rams vs. Panthers
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 10
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
- TV: FOX
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