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Chicago Bears Try to Avoid Hangover, Switch Focus to Rams in NFC Divisional Matchup

The Bears seek to improve a declining run game averaging 3.3 yards per carry recently and aim to limit Rams' possessions to counter their high-powered offense.

  • On Sunday at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears prepare at Halas Hall to host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, with Ben Johnson calling it a matchup of two top play-callers.
  • With the run game slipping, Chicago Bears' rushing average fell from 5.8 yards in Week 16 to 3.3 in the Wild Card, and Ben Johnson said, `It feels like it's dipped a little bit`.
  • Stafford's timing and quick release blunt the rush while Johnson praised Jared Verse, Kobie Turner, and Braden Fiske, saying `These guys at the line of scrimmage are really good football players. I think they shed blocks at an elite level`.
  • To prevail, the Bears must control time of possession and avoid being down 21-6 entering the quarter, as Johnson said this is critical.
  • After Saturday's comeback, the Chicago Bears showed resilience with seven fourth-quarter wins, while Case Keenum urged a quick reset to avoid a post-win lull.
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Rams collide with resurgent Bears in divisional round matchup featuring high-powered offenses

The Chicago Bears are set to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in a divisional playoff game that matches teams with high-powered offenses and flairs for the dramatic.

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