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13-5-0
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18JAN26
06:30pm
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12-6-0
Soldier Field

Game Preview

The Rams head to Soldier Field to face the Bears on Sunday night in the NFC Divisional Round. Chicago is riding a wave after a wild comeback win over Green Bay, led by Caleb Williams and a late score to DJ Moore.

This matchup has a clean tension: the Rams want chunk plays, and the Bears have to stop them. Los Angeles finished the season as the league’s best deep-shot team by rate, and Chicago’s defense has been leaky on explosive passes. But it's gonna be cold... And just how well will the Beach Boys cope in the snow. Have they learned from the Eagles game last year. It's a question most analysts are debating right now.

Chicago has its own path. The Bears play fast and convert third downs at a high clip. That helps them stack drives and keep Matthew Stafford watching from the sideline.

The big swing factor is who suits up at full strength. The Bears list both Moore and Rome Odunze as questionable. The Rams are also dealing with a battered offensive line, including a key tackle on injured reserve and a starting guard questionable.

Current Season Form

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CHI

Away
Record:13-5-0
ATS:12-6-0
O/U:11-7-0
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LAR

Home
Record:12-6-0
ATS:10-7-1
O/U:9-9-0

Head-to-Head Summary

Record:
3-2Winner logo
ATS:3-2-0
O/U:2-3-0

Past Results

DateOpponentResultATSO/U
2026-01-10vs GBW 31-27W +-2.5o45.5
2026-01-04vs DETL 16-19W +3.5u51.5
2025-12-28@ SFL 38-42L 3.5o51.5
2025-12-20vs GBW 22-16W +1.5u45.5
2025-12-14vs CLEW 31-3W +7.5u38.5
2025-12-07@ GBL 21-28L 6.5o44.5
2025-11-28@ PHIW 24-15W +7.0u43.5
2025-11-23vs PITW 31-28W +3.0o46.5
2025-11-16@ MINW 19-17L 3.0u47.5
2025-11-09vs NYGW 24-20W +4.5u45.5

Key Insights

  • The Rams hunt explosives through the air. They led the league in Deep Pass Expl (7.6%, 100th percentile).

  • Chicago’s defense has struggled to limit big pass plays, with Expl Pass Allowed at 8.5% (16th percentile).

  • The Rams are built to finish long possessions, posting Long Drive Efficiency at 91.3% (97th percentile).

  • The Bears win with pressure moments, not just volume. Their Turnover Generation Rate is 3.2% (100th percentile).

  • Chicago’s offense can stay on schedule. The Bears converted 46.9% on third down (88th percentile).

  • Injury watch matters for both sides: the Rams are thin up front, while the Bears’ questionable receivers and defensive backs can reshape the game plan.

Betting Insights

Rams -4 (-118) vs Bears +4 (-119)

Rams -4 (-118) vs Bears +4 (-119): The market is basically asking if LA can win by more than a field goal. The hook matters in a playoff game.

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Total 48.5 (Under -120, Over -119)

Total 48.5 (Under -120, Over -119): Near even pricing. That tells you the book expects a tight range, not a clear shootout or rock fight.

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Moneyline (Rams -192, Bears +170)

Moneyline (Rams -192, Bears +170): LA is the favorite, but Chicago is priced as a live home dog if the Bears’ playmakers are active.

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Rams team total 26.5 (Over -120)

Rams team total 26.5 (Over -120): LA’s red zone profile is strong (61.8% TD rate, 88th percentile), and Chicago’s red zone defense is not (62.0% TD allowed, 16th percentile).

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Caleb Williams Under 223.5 passing (-120)

Caleb Williams Under 223.5 passing (-120): This looks more attractive if Odunze and Moore are limited. If both are cleared, the under gets riskier fast.

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Kyren Williams anytime TD (+126)

Kyren Williams anytime TD (+126): This is a clean way to play the Rams’ red zone edge without needing a blowout. Touchdowns still carry variance, so size it accordingly.

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Final Summary

If the Rams control the explosive-play battle, they can put Chicago in catch-up mode. The Bears have struggled to prevent big completions, and Los Angeles is elite at creating them.

The Bears can still keep this close with tempo and third-down success. Chicago plays fast, and that can turn the game into a high-snap grind where one turnover flips the script.

Watch the injury reports right up to kickoff. If Moore and Odunze are limited, Chicago’s passing ceiling drops, and the Rams can lean into methodical drives. If Chicago’s defensive backs are limited, the Rams’ deep game gets even scarier.

From a betting lens, the key numbers tell the story. Rams -4 and a 48.5 total sit right on the “close game, but LA has the edge” line. That is a thin margin, so respect the juice and the playoff volatility.

Statistical Battle Boards

Viewing: LAR Offense vs CHI Defense
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Total Points306#7292#6CHI advantage
Total Points Per Game27.8#626.5#26LAR advantage
Total Touchdowns38#435#29LAR advantage
Passing Touchdowns30#122#30LAR advantage
Rushing Touchdowns8#2211#21CHI advantage
Other Touchdowns0#232#27LAR advantage
Total Kicking Points72#2576#22CHI advantage
Total Two Point Conversions0#243#4CHI advantage
Kick Extra Points36#231#6LAR advantage
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Net Passing Yards2732#62472#14LAR advantage
Net Passing Yards Per Game248#5225#12LAR advantage
Passer Rating113#192.9#14LAR advantage
Passing Attempts374#14340#12CHI advantage
Completions248#10233#17LAR advantage
Completion Percentage66.3#1568.5#28LAR advantage
Passing 1st downs148#3119#15LAR advantage
Passing 1st Down %59.9#752.9#7🏈
Longest Pass88#164#14LAR advantage
Passing Fumbles Lost3#173#17🏈
Receiving Targets364#11328#21LAR advantage
Receptions248#10233#16LAR advantage
Receiving Yards After Catch1093#201117#12CHI advantage
YAC Average4.4#304.8#10CHI advantage
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Rushing Yards1210#221519#28LAR advantage
Rushing Yards Per Game110#22138#5CHI advantage
Rushing Attempts289#21293#17CHI advantage
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.2#215.2#3CHI advantage
Rushing 1st downs73#2182#24LAR advantage
20+ Yard Rushing Plays5#2210#6CHI advantage
Long Rushing45#2064#11CHI advantage
Rushing Fumbles5#2210#6CHI advantage
Rushing Fumbles Lost2#74#4CHI advantage

Game Preview of ​Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears. Divisional Playoff Weekend of 2025-26 NFL Season

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