US EditionMatthew Stafford and Rams visit Caleb Williams and Bears in matchup of high-powered offenses
The Bears face season-ending injuries to key players while both teams rely on star QBs Stafford and Williams to advance after wild-card victories, officials said.
- Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams headline the NFC divisional matchup in Chicago Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST on NBC, with Stafford cleared after a sprained index finger.
- Last week both teams won wild-card games to reach this divisional meeting, with the Rams beating Carolina Panthers 34-31 and the Bears defeating Green Bay Packers 31-27.
- The Rams' pair of Pro Bowl-caliber outside linebackers creates a pivotal matchup on Chicago's left side, with Byron Young posting 12 sacks and Jared Verse 7 1/2 this season.
- Chicago enters the divisional round dealing with season-ending injuries on defense and the offensive line, losing LB T.J. Edwards last week while Theo Benedet fills in at left tackle for Ozzy Trapilo.
- Under Sean McVay the Rams reached the divisional round for the fifth time in seven postseasons and hold a 2-2 record there, while Stafford could tie Aaron Rodgers' record with two touchdown passes.
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Jon Gruden Just Said What Everyone Was Thinking About Caleb Williams
“This guy’s a young Brett Favre,” Jon Gruden said of Caleb Williams. “Fourth-and-eight, he’s running to his left. He breaks a tackle and throws a bullet. It’s the greatest throw I’ve ever seen.” Caleb Williams really made this throw on 4th and 8 😱 pic.twitter.com/lVKFf5p6yH — NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026 That’s not the kind of thing former Super Bowl winning coaches say casually, and it’s definitely not how they usually talk about a quarterback …
Don't forget about wide receiver DJ Moore, who can still lead the Bears' passing attack if needed
Bears wide receiver DJ Moore knew this might happen. He also knew it’d be a good thing.Moore no longer is the primary focus of the passing game like he was his first two seasons with the Bears as coach Ben Johnson has diversified the offense, and while his numbers have dropped to career lows, this is the best offense — and best team overall — he’s ever been on.But no one, especially opposing defenses, should forget about Moore. He still has elit…
How to get tickets for Bears vs. Rams NFC Divisional playoff game in Chicago
Caleb Williams meets Matthew Stafford in an intriguing starting quarterback matchup, as the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT) at Soldier Field in Chicago with tickets still available to watch live.
5 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams playoff game — plus our predictions
How do you follow up the greatest postseason comeback in franchise history? How does a team move past the dramatic high of beating an archrival in a playoff game in front of its home fans? In the NFL, the only thing to do is move forward. The Chicago Bears have to do that this week. Last weekend’s 31-27 win — an 18-point comeback — over the Green Bay Packers is in the rearview. Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Rams is looming large in fr…
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