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The NFC Championship looms on the horizon for four of football\u2019s finest teams. The Bears<\/a> and Rams<\/a> enjoyed standout campaigns in 2025, with Chicago capturing its first divisional title since 2018 and Los Angeles competing for the NFC West crown until the final two weeks of the season.<\/p>\n Chicago secured a dramatic win over the Packers<\/a> in the wild-card round, rallying from an 18-point deficit amid a slew of Caleb Williams plays. Ben Johnson\u2019s team has embraced the comeback narrative all season, overcoming deficits six times during the regular season. Los Angeles will need to keep its foot on the gas if it pulls ahead.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Rams inched past a resilient Panthers<\/a> squad. Matthew Stafford, overcoming an apparent hand injury, came alive as the game reached its crescendo. Can he pull a rabbit out of his hat once more?<\/p>\n The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday\u2019s divisional-round matchup between the Bears and Rams. Follow below for highlights and live results as two of the NFC\u2019s best teams compete for a spot in the conference title game.<\/p>\n STREAM: Watch Bears vs. Rams live with Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL PLAYOFFS HQ:\u00a0Live NFL scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Full NFL schedule<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Updated NFL bracket<\/a><\/p>\n Bears vs. Rams live updates, highlights from 2026 NFL playoff game<\/p>\n (All times Eastern)<\/p>\n End of third quarter: Bears 10, Rams 10<\/p>\n 8:45 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!\u00a0Durant comes up clutch for the Rams, ripping an errant Williams effort out the sky! Los Angeles sets up shop at midfield.<\/p>\n COBIE DURANT’S SECOND INT OF THE GAME.<\/p>\n LARvsCHI on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:35 p.m.:\u00a0The defenses \u2014 and weather \u2014 continues to flex its might in this one, with neither the Bears nor the Rams able to mount much offensive pressure across the first 10 minutes of action in the third quarter.<\/p>\n 8:15 p.m.:\u00a0We’re back in action from Soldier Field for the second half. The Rams kick off the half with the ball in their grasp.<\/p>\n End of second quarter: Bears 10, Rams 10<\/p>\n 8:10 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0The Rams get one of their own! Harrison Mevis finds his mark from short-range after Los Angeles storms 66 yards down the field in a little more than a minute.<\/p>\n Bears 10, Rams 10<\/p>\n 8:00 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Williams and the Bears capitalize on their late outburst, taking their first lead of the game after Cairo Santos sinks 48.<\/p>\n Bears 10, Rams 7<\/p>\n 7:50 p.m.:\u00a0The Bears have found a bit of life in the second quarter\u2019s waning moments, traipsing inside Los Angeles\u2019 40 as we approach the two-minute warning. Can they find a score to take the lead?<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m.:\u00a0After a brief flourish, the offenses have ground to a halt in the second frame. That\u2019s to be expected in arctic conditions, though.<\/p>\n 7:15 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0After charging down the field courtesy of some piercing throws and solid runs, Chicago finds pay dirt. Williams looks to have shaken off his opening-drive rust, finding Moore in the flat on fourth-and-goal.<\/p>\n That’s one tight window \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n LARvsCHI on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Rams 7, Bears 7\u00a0<\/p>\n End of first quarter: Rams 7, Bears 0<\/p>\n 6:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Los Angeles opens the scoring! Kyren Williams caps a splendid Rams drive that sees Sean McVay’s side chart 85 yards over the course of 14 plays. The Rams made gains on both the air and the ground en route to the end zone.<\/p>\n Kyren Williams starts the scoring in Chicago!<\/p>\n LARvsCHI on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Rams 7, Bears 0<\/p>\n 6:45 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!\u00a0Williams misses his target on fourth down, instead finding Cobie Durant in the middle of the field. Curious decision by Ben Johnson to bring the offense back out on the field there. Chicago’s first drive of the contest comes up empty.<\/p>\n Cobie Durant picks off Caleb Williams on 4th down!<\/p>\n LARvsCHI on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:43 p.m.:\u00a0The Bears are already up the field, having benefitted from an impressive catch and run from D.J. Moore.<\/p>\n 6:42 p.m.:\u00a0And we’re off! Chicago will start the contest with possession of the rock.<\/p>\n 6:39 p.m.:\u00a0As a reminder, the Bears and Rams are set to compete in one of the coldest games in recent league history tonight. It’s apparently so cold, Los Angeles players have stuffed cayenne pepper into their socks. The seasoning apparently helps warm up the body. We’ll see if that proves legitimate during tonight’s affair.<\/p>\n 6:35 p.m.:\u00a0National anthem up. Action will be starting from Soldier Field shortly.<\/p>\n 6:00 p.m.:\u00a0Expect the unexpected on Sunday night. Case in point: not only will the Bears’ sideline be accompanied by jugs of water and Gatorade. It will also feature chicken broth and hot chocolate for players. You can’t fault Chicago for a lack of ingenuity.<\/p>\n From the \u201cnever grow up\u201d category, they currently have chicken broth and hot chocolate on the Bears sideline\u2026 complete with a canister of mini marshmallows for that in-game sugar craving. pic.twitter.com\/CHGBwYKuWa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 5:30 p.m.:\u00a0Chicago is out on the field ahead of tonight’s contest. Should shape up nicely for Caleb Williams and the Bears, who will get a chance to punch a ticket to their first NFC title game in 2010.<\/p>\n 5:15 p.m.:\u00a0The Bears will line Joe Thuney up at left tackle to replaced Ozzy Trapilo. Thuney hasn’t started there since Super Bowl 59, when he played in that spot for the Chiefs<\/a> against the Eagles<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5:00 p.m.:\u00a0Here’s a look at the inactive list for tonight’s contest for the Bears and Rams.<\/p>\n Inactives for #LARvsCHI<\/a>: pic.twitter.com\/FNboTJPvjH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Rams inactives vs. the Bears:<\/p>\n WR Tutu Atwell With Stetson Bennett as the emergency QB.<\/p>\n The Rams have every offensive and defensive starter healthy for this divisional game.<\/p>\n \u2014 Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MORE 2026 NFL PLAYOFFS:<\/p>\n Where to watch Bears vs. RamsBears vs. Rams start timeDate: Sunday, Jan.\u00a018Start time: 6:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. PT<\/p>\n The divisional round matchup between the Bears and Rams will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Soldier Field in Chicago.<\/p>\n What channel is Bears vs. Rams on today?TV channel: NBCLive stream: Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n The Bears vs. Rams game will be aired on NBC, with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark on the call. Cord-cutters can find the action on Peacock.<\/p>\n NFL playoff schedule 2026Wild-card round<\/p>\n Saturday, January 10<\/p>\n MatchupTimeTV ChannelRams 34, Panthers 31—-Bears 31, Packers 27\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, January 11<\/p>\n MatchupTimeTV ChannelBills 27, Jaguars 24—-49ers 23, Eagles 19—-Patriots 16, Chargers 3—-<\/p>\n Monday, January 12<\/p>\n MatchupTimeTV ChannelTexans 30, Steelers 6—-Divisional round<\/p>\n Saturday, January 17<\/p>\n MatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelBills vs. Broncos4:30 p.m.CBS49ers vs. Seahawks8:00 p.m.Fox<\/p>\n Sunday, January 18<\/p>\n MatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelTexans vs. Patriots3:00 p.m.ABC\/ESPNRams vs. Bears6:30 p.m.NBCConference championship roundMatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelTBD vs. TBD3:00 p.m.CBSTBD vs. TBD6:30 p.m.FoxSuper BowlMatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelTBD vs. TBD6:30 p.m.NBC<\/p>\n
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RB Jarquez Hunter
S Tanner Ingle
TE Nick Vannett
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