JUMP TO:

The NFC Championship looms on the horizon for four of football’s finest teams. The Bears and Rams 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.

Chicago secured a dramatic win over the Packers in the wild-card round, rallying from an 18-point deficit amid a slew of Caleb Williams plays. Ben Johnson’s 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.

Meanwhile, the Rams inched past a resilient Panthers 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?

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday’s divisional-round matchup between the Bears and Rams. Follow below for highlights and live results as two of the NFC’s best teams compete for a spot in the conference title game.

STREAM: Watch Bears vs. Rams live with Peacock

Bears vs. Rams score

 

NFL PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NFL scores | Full NFL schedule | Updated NFL bracket

Bears vs. Rams live updates, highlights from 2026 NFL playoff game

(All times Eastern)

*This section will be updated closer to kickoff*

MORE 2026 NFL PLAYOFFS:

Where to watch Bears vs. RamsBears vs. Rams start timeDate: Sunday, Jan. 18Start time: 6:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. PT

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.

What channel is Bears vs. Rams on today?TV channel: NBCLive stream: Peacock

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.

NFL playoff schedule 2026Wild-card round

Saturday, January 10

MatchupTimeTV ChannelRams 34, Panthers 31—-Bears 31, Packers 27  

Sunday, January 11

MatchupTimeTV ChannelBills 27, Jaguars 24—-49ers 23, Eagles 19—-Patriots 16, Chargers 3—-

Monday, January 12

MatchupTimeTV ChannelTexans 30, Steelers 6—-Divisional round

Saturday, January 17

MatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelBills vs. Broncos4:30 p.m.CBS49ers vs. Seahawks8:00 p.m.Fox

Sunday, January 18

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