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Rams Edge Bears in Overtime to Reach NFC Championship

A takeaway-driven defense carried Los Angeles into a rematch in Seattle.

Overview

  • The Rams beat the Bears 20-17 in overtime at frigid, windy Soldier Field to close the divisional round.
  • Safety Kamren Curl intercepted Caleb Williams in overtime at the Rams’ 22-yard line, and Harrison Mevis hit a 42-yard field goal to end it.
  • Chicago forced overtime when Williams found Cole Kmet for a fourth-down touchdown with 18 seconds remaining.
  • Los Angeles produced three interceptions—two by Cobie Durant—and stopped three fourth downs, including a goal-line stand with 3:06 left.
  • The Rams visit the top-seeded Seahawks in the NFC Championship on Jan. 25 after the teams split their regular-season series.