Rams vs. Bears: Three must-know storylines for Sunday's Divisional Round game
Our Summary
The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams are set to face off in the postseason for the first time since 1985, with the game scheduled for Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago. Both teams have undergone significant changes since their last playoff meeting, with current head coaches Sean McVay of the Rams and Ben Johnson of the Bears leading their teams to offensive success. The Rams finished the regular season ranked first in both scoring (30.5 PPG) and total offense (394.7 YPG), while the Bears ranked ninth in scoring (25.9 PPG) and sixth in total offense (369.5 YPG).
Key storylines for the game include whether Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can sustain his performance for the entire game and if Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford can deliver an MVP-caliber performance. The weather in Chicago is expected to be cold with significant wind, which could impact the passing game and special teams.
Injury reports show that Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (right finger) was a full participant
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