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Rams' Special Teams: Super Bowl Dreams Hinge
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The Los Angeles Rams, with a 12-5 record, face the Carolina Panthers in the NFC playoffs. Despite being ten-point favorites, their special teams unit, plagued by errors all season, could derail their Super Bowl dreams. Kicker Harrison Mevis, while accurate, has missed a crucial kick. Coach Sean McVay acknowledges the need for improvement in high-pressure situations. If they can rectify their special teams issues, they stand a chance against the Panthers, but any slip-up could end their season.
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