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Photos: Rams Head to NFC Championship Game

The Rams shut out the Bucs in the final seconds of NFL divisional playoff game.

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Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead during the second half of an NFL divisional-round playoff football game Sunday in Tampa, Florida.
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead during the second half of an NFL divisional-round playoff football game Sunday in Tampa, Florida. ((AP Photo/John Raoux))

LOS ANGELES, CA — The NFL divisional playoff matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers proved to be a real nail-biter. The game came down to the last 42 seconds after the Bucs scored to tie the game. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford then drove his team into position to score the winning field goal for a final score of 30-27.

The Rams hope to capture the same magic in next week's game, when they host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. The game is expected to be tough, with the 49ers having beaten Los Angeles in their six previous matchups.

See the photos below of the action-packed game.

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Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates with defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after Miller sacked Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and caused a fumble during the second half. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans scores against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers goes down in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette runs nine yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
The Los Angeles Rams' Matt Gay kicks a 30-yard field goal to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette gets by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams to score. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Travin Howard celebrates as he leaves the field. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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