Bears Brace for Rams’ Nacua–Adams Duo as Dennis Allen Calls for ‘Exceptional Effort’

Overview

• Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said it will take an exceptional effort to slow Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in Sunday’s divisional game at Soldier Field.
• Puka Nacua led the NFL with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards in 2025 and was a unanimous AP All-Pro, drawing praise from Allen for his physicality and run-after-catch ability.
• In the Rams’ wild-card win over Carolina, Nacua had 10 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown, while Adams returned from a hamstring injury to add 72 yards on five receptions.
• Davante Adams remains a major red-zone threat, leading the league with 14 receiving touchdowns this season and trailing only Calvin Johnson Jr. for most TDs against the Bears in the Super Bowl era.
• The Bears finished 29th in total defense and allowed 32 passing touchdowns, with cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson limited to six regular-season games and Kyler Gordon to three before his recent return.