Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 prepares to take the snap during the first quarter quarter against the Chicago Bears in an NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Soldier Field, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Jeff Roberson

CHICAGO, IL. Before the Los Angeles Rams took on the Chicago Bears, I put forth five predictions for the contest. Let's see how the Rams did. 1. Matthew Staffor

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Byron Young was also voted All-NFC by the PFWA, his first selection in Year 3 as a pro. All three players were deserving of league-wide recognition, and both Stafford and Nacua are contenders for year-end awards from the Associated Press; Stafford for MVP and Nacua for Offensive Player of the Year.

The drive ended with a five-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams, his second of the game, giving the Rams a 17-10 lead. However, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a jaw-dropping 14-yard touchdown pass to Cole Kmet to tie the game at 17 late in the fourth quarter, sending the game to overtime.

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