Published Jan 16, 6:12pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 16, 6:12pm ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Los Angeles Rams. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Rams pick?
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| Chicago Bears | +3.5 (-105) |
| Green Bay Packers | -3.5 (-115) |
Chicago ended a two-game skid by knocking off the Packers 31-27 to advance in the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Unbelievable comeback win! Bears hold on to defeat Packers 31-27. Words can't describe what I just saw. Fingers shaking as I type this!
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) January 11, 2026
The Bears' offense was dormant through the first three quarters, and the team trailed 21-6 entering the fourth quarter. But thanks in part to a pair of late-game touchdown passes by Caleb Williams, Chicago outscored its archrival 25-6 in the frame en route to an improbable win.
Caleb Williams threw for 361 yards. Colston Loveland, who was a matchup nightmare for Green Bay's defense, had eight receptions totaling 137 yards.
On the other side, the Rams enter this divisional-round matchup off a close win as well. They defeated the Carolina Panthers by a slim 34-31 margin.
The #Rams survive and defeat the Panthers, 34–31, in a wild back-and-forth game.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 11, 2026
Heck of a way to open the postseason. https://t.co/tPxDmlPBwD pic.twitter.com/bS6SNlq8bX
Los Angeles trailed 31-27 with 2:38 left in regulation. That would prove to be more than enough time for Matthew Stafford to lead his team on a game-winning drive.
The All-Pro quarterback completed six of seven passes for 71 yards, capped off by a beautiful 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds left, enabling Los Angeles to pull off a come-from-behind victory of its own.
Stafford completed 24 of 42 passes for 304 yards, along with three touchdowns and an interception. With both participants coming off come-from-behind wins in their previous outings, the outcome of this game will come down to which team has the ball in the game's final moments.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this postseason matchup.
LA has won three of the previous five meetings in this series. However, Chicago is 8-3 in its last 11 outings against NFC opponents and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 homes games against the Rams. If nothing else, look for the Bears to at least cover the spread here.
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Chicago Bears +3.5
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