Turf Show Times
With a berth in the NFC Championship Game as the prize, the Los Angeles Rams head east to the City of Big Shoulders, Chicago, Illinois, for a January 18 contest with the Chicago Bears. The Soldier Field kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PST. Weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of snow flurries. Highs in the low 20’s down to single digits, with winds around 15 mph.
The two teams have a long history dating back to 1937, with Chicago leading the all-time series 55-39-3. While the Bears took the last matchup, 24-18 in September 2024, the Rams show a narrow 3-2 advantage since Sean McVay took over the Rams reins in 2017. Both of those losses have come at Soldier Field.
In spite of the weather, this game has all the makings of a shootout. Over their last three games, the L.A. offense has averaged 32 points and 390 yards per game, while Chicago has been at a 28 point and 385 yard clip. On the defensive side, the Rams have been allowing 21 points and 333 yards per game, the Bears have been touched up for 29 points and 450 yards per outing.
The injury lists appear in good shape for both teams, only two cornerbacks are not practicing, the Rams Darious Williams is out due to personal problems and the Bears Nick McCloud has a groin issue.
Here’s how to follow the game!
TV Coverage: Nationally on NBC
Play-By-Play: Mike Tirico
Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung
A live stream will be available on the following platforms if the game is available on TV in the local market:
Also, but not limited to: NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, Paramount+, and many others.
Local Radio coverage: ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM (simulcast)
ESPNLA’s affiliate radio stations
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Spanish Radio coverage: Tu Liga Radio 1330 AM
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