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Having already proven his ability to generate interceptions against the NFL’s could-be Most Valuable Player winner in Week 13’s first showdown, Carolina’s Michael Jackson decided that thriller-type plays of that sort deserved to be put on replay. Blending both zone discipline and athleticism flawlessly during one Wild Card Weekend highlight, Jackson presented himself as one of the Panthers’ defensive stars with a 3rd & 12 takeaway that eventually prompted a scoreboard lead. The Los Angeles Rams would eventually prevail in a 34-31 finish on Jan. 10, 2026, but Jackson’s pick — alongside four passes defended and three tackles — became box score standouts.