Chicago Bears Are Receiving A Ton Of Praise For Their National Anthem Decision Before Playoff Game [VIDEO]

The Chicago Bears are receiving high praise from football fans for choosing Jim Cornelison to perform the National Anthem before Sunday’s Divisional Round Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Hockey fans know Jim Cornelison very well as the performer of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for Chicago Blackhawks home games at the United Center. On Sunday, Cornelison was also brought in to sing the national anthem before the Bears-Rams game.

And he delivered a 10/10 masterpiece:

Jim Cornelison sings the National Anthem in Chicago 👏 pic.twitter.com/2KCzLilsFe

— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2026

Fans praised Cornelison for his excellent performance on the big stage:

“Insane: Jim Cornelison delivered one of the best National Anthem renditions of all time in Chicago before tonight’s game between the Bears and the Rams. What a freaking moment,” one fan wrote.

Insane: Jim Cornelison delivered one of the best National Anthem renditions of all time in Chicago before tonight's game between the Bears and the Rams.

What a freaking moment 🫡pic.twitter.com/crrGzHrZAV

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 18, 2026

“The man is a fixture in Chicago, and I rank this with Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl anthem,” another said.

The man is a fixture in Chicago, and I rank this with Whitney Houston's Super Bowl anthem

— Fred Fletcher (@fletchfb) January 19, 2026

“ABSOLUTELY NOBODY BETTER 🐐,” a user quipped.

ABSOLUTELY NOBODY BETTER 🐐

— Ty Chronister (@tychronister05) January 18, 2026

“I would be so hyped after listening to this,” wrote a fan.

I would be so hyped after listening to this

— TwoMindMoney (@TwoMindMoney) January 18, 2026

“jim’s voice really gives me chills every time,” another commented.

jim's voice really gives me chills every time

— Phynx (@phynxonchain) January 18, 2026

“This was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! More of this please!!!” a user added.

This was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! More of this please!!!

— Go Buckeyes (@buckeyes_allday) January 18, 2026

Last week, the Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-27 for their first playoff win in 15 years. Now, we wait and see if they can get back to the NFC Championship Game.