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Bears vs. Rams NFL playoff game: Live updates, score, highlights for divisional round - CBS Sports

By Tyler Sullivan

Jan 19 2026 00:32

Harrison Mevis connects 42-yard field goal, and the Rams have punched their ticket to Seattle to face the Seahawks in the NFC Championship. Meanwhile, Chicago's magical season comes to a close after a valiant comeback effort.  Sensational throw from the MVP favorite, and it couldn't have come at a better time. And just like that, the Rams have life. Caleb Williams tries to throw it deep, and Kam Curl leaped to make the diving interception. L.A. has the ball at its 22-yard line. All the Rams need is a field goal to win.  Caleb Williams is putting the Bears on his back. Ben Johnson keeps his offense on the field on fourth-and-inches in his own territory, but it pays off. Williams sneaks it to move the chains. Gutsy call.  The Bears QB took a big hit, but keeps the chains moving.  The Chicago Bears now need just a field goal to advance to the NFC Championship. That's after the defense forced a three-and-out, which included a stop on third-and-1, tackling Blake Corum for a loss.  As a reminder, BOTH teams will have an opportunity to possess the football.  For the second time during the Divisional Round, we have OVERTIME!  They have done it again! The Chicago Bears have tied the game in the most remarkable fashion. Caleb Williams looked dead to rights on the fourth down attempt and threw up a prayer. Somehow, he found Cole Kmet for a touchdown, and the extra points tied the game at 17. We're 18 seconds away from overtime.  After a 33-yard punt, Chicago will begin at the 50-yard line. Ball bounced their way.  Chicago got their stop on third down, and the Rams will now punt the ball coming out of the two-minute warning. Ben Johnson has one timeout left in his pocket. Do Caleb Williams and Co. have another comeback up their sleeve? On the third down attempt before the turnover on downs, Quentin Lake made a remarkable tackle on D'Andre Swift to prevent the Bears back to get into the end zone.  Chicago's fourth-and-goal attempt was unsuccessful as Caleb Williams' throw to Luther Burden III was broken up to create a turnover on downs. Huge stop by Los Angeles, who gains possession with 3:03 left to play in regulation and hold a 17-10 lead. Now is the time to hammer Kyren Williams and kill clock.  After a handful of drops throughout the course of this game, Rome Odunze redeemed himself with a toe-tapping catch on the sideline for 17 yards. Jared Verse was also flagged for a roughing the passer penalty on the play, which has Chicago at the 5-yard line.  The 26-yard run by Williams keeps the chains moving and has Chicago in Rams territory to try and tie the game back.  I disagreed with that decision by Sean McVay to keep his offense on the field for that fourth-down attempt. While it's been all the rage to go for it in the NFL these days, I would've valued a lead at this stage in the game, so a field goal would've been sufficient. However, the decision paid off as Puka Nacua converted on the fourth-and-1 rushing attempt.   One play later, Kyren Williams rushes for a 5-yard touchdown, and it's a 17-10 lead.  Adams is on the board, hauling in a 12-yard reception on second-and-10 to get the Rams in the red zone. The veteran wideout was held without a catch for the first three quarters. Adams was banged up on the play and is being checked out on the sideline.  L.A. is in Chicago territory after Stafford found Colby Parkinson for a 35-yard catch and run. A much-needed jolt for the Rams offense.  Another drive, another dominating effort by the Bears defense. After the interception by Caleb Williams and L.A. took possession at the 50-yard line, the Chicago defense answered the bell with a three-and-out on a drive that took just 23 seconds of game clock.  We're nearing the end of the third quarter, and Davante Adams is still without a catch. He's been targeted three times.  The Rams come away with a MASSIVE turnover. For the second time tonight, Cobie Durant picks off Caleb Williams, who was forcing the ball to Luther Burden III in double coverage. Rams will get the ball back at midfield.  Here are the last six drives for the Rams after the opening drive touchdown: Chicago held the Rams to 3-of-7 on third down in the first half, and just forced another third-down stop and punt on the opening possession of the third quarter.  Los Angeles had an opportunity to take a lead thanks to a penalty that gave them a red zone opportunity right before halftime, but they were unable to punch it in. That forced the Rams to settle for a field goal, and these two clubs now enter the locker room at halftime at 10 apiece.  Impressive boot in these elements and Chicago takes a 10-7 lead with just over a minute before halftime.  Is this the 2025 Chicago Bears or the 1985 Chicago Bears? The unit has engulfed the Rams offense over the last few drives, particularly meeting Matthew Stafford in the backfield. Already, the Bears have piled up three sacks and have forced three-straight punts.  The story of this game so far has been Los Angeles' ability to make stops on fourth down. Already, the Bears have gone for it on fourth down three times, and the Rams have made stops twice. The first was an interception and now stuffed Kyle Monangai on a rush from the L.A. 32-yard line.  Brisker was the main man during that last drive for Chicago's defense. He accounted for four tackles, a sack on Stafford, and a pass breakup on Puka Nacua to force a Rams punt.