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Rams Edge Bears in OT to Reach NFC Title Game in Seattle

Kamren Curl's overtime interception set up Harrison Mevis' 42-yard winner following Caleb Williams' fourth-down heave to tie.

Overview

  • Los Angeles won 20-17 on Harrison Mevis' 42-yard field goal after Curl picked off Caleb Williams on Chicago's first overtime drive.
  • Caleb Williams forced overtime with a fourth-and-4 touchdown to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left, a 14-yard score that traveled about 51.2 yards in the air per Next Gen Stats.
  • Williams threw three interceptions as the Rams generated three takeaways, including two by Cobie Durant, and made three fourth-down stops.
  • Matthew Stafford went 20-for-42 for 258 yards and was sacked four times as frigid, sometimes snowy conditions at Soldier Field limited passing efficiency.
  • The Rams advance to face the top-seeded Seahawks in Seattle on Jan. 25, as the NFL also issued a $6,500 fine to Panthers DB Nick Scott for a Wild Card hit on Davante Adams.