Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| Bears | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
LAR 20CHI 17 Final/OT
Passing leader
10.2PPR pts
20/42, 258 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
27.7PPR pts
21 ATT, 87 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 30 REC YDS
Bears leader
19.3PPR pts
23/42, 257 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT
Defensive playmaker
Cobie Durant
2 INT, 2 TKL
Rams 20, Bears 17: Los Angeles wins the 2025 Divisional Round in overtime
The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, regulation ended 17–17, and the Rams won it 20–17 in overtime. Chicago outgained the Rams 417–340.
The Bears went 9-for-19 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Rams kept the ball for 32:26 and finished without a giveaway.
The Rams' run ended in the Conference Championship, a 31–27 loss to the Seahawks.
Key advantages
- +3 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers
Game Highlights
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the turnover battle.
| Rams | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Turnovers | 3 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 340 | Total yards | 417 |
| 4.4 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 77 | Plays | 81 |
| 31% | Third-down conversion | 47% |
| 32:26 | Time of possession | 39:15 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Bears scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | LAR | CHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:20 | LAR | Kyren Williams 4-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:55 | CHI | Caleb Williams → DJ Moore, 3-yard TD Ties gameCairo Santos XP | 7 | 7 |
| 1:10 | CHI | Cairo Santos 48-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 0:00 | LAR | Harrison Mevis 32-yard FG Ties game | 10 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 8:50 | LAR | Kyren Williams 5-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Mevis XP | 17 | 10 |
| 0:18 | CHI | Caleb Williams → Cole Kmet, 14-yard TD Ties gameCairo Santos XP | 17 | 17 |
| Overtime | ||||
| 3:19 | LAR | Harrison Mevis 42-yard FG Game winner | 20 | 17 |
Playoff game: these points don't count in most season-long fantasy leagues.
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.0Cole Kmet12.1 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.1Matthew Stafford10.2 PTS vs 19.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.1 xFPKyren Williams27.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB | 27.7 | 22.1 | +5.6 | — | 68% car | — | 0 | 21 | 68% | 5 | 13% |
| Caleb WilliamsCHI · QB | 19.3 | 21.9 | −2.6 | — | 42 att | — | 42 | 5 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 10.2 | 19.3 | −9.1 | — | 42 att | — | 42 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Puka NacuaLAR · WR | 11.2 | 18.3 | −7.1 | — | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 10 | 25% |
| Colston LovelandCHI · TE | 9.6 | 17.0 | −7.4 | — | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 24% |
| Kyle MonangaiCHI · RB | 11.2 | 15.2 | −4.0 | — | 33% car | — | 0 | 13 | 33% | 4 | 10% |
| DJ MooreCHI · WR | 17.0 | 14.3 | +2.7 | — | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 8 | 19% |
| Luther Burden IIICHI · WR | 5.4 | 12.6 | −7.2 | — | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 7 | 17% |
| D'Andre SwiftCHI · RB | 7.6 | 12.3 | −4.7 | — | 49% car | — | 0 | 19 | 49% | 0 | 0% |
| Colby ParkinsonLAR · TE | 8.6 | 11.9 | −3.3 | — | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Davante AdamsLAR · WR | 4.4 | 10.2 | −5.8 | — | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Rome OdunzeCHI · WR | 6.4 | 10.2 | −3.8 | — | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 14% |
| Terrance FergusonLAR · TE | 2.9 | 8.5 | −5.6 | — | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Cole KmetCHI · TE | 12.1 | 5.1 | +7.0 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Konata MumpfieldLAR · WR | 3.1 | 5.1 | −2.0 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Jordan WhittingtonLAR · WR | 5.5 | 4.1 | +1.4 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 2 | 5% |
| Blake CorumLAR · RB | 1.9 | 3.9 | −2.0 | — | 19% car | — | 0 | 6 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Olamide ZaccheausCHI · WR | 1.9 | 3.4 | −1.5 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 3.7 | 3.4 | +0.3 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Durham SmytheCHI · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | — | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Theo BenedetCHI · — | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
Team totals: Rams 40 targets and 31 carries; Bears 42 targets and 39 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Matthew Stafford Unlucky
20 of 42 passing for 258 yards; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games. Fewest points since Week 6.
Caleb Williams
23 of 42 passing for 257 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 5 carries for 40 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.
Kyren Williams Ran hot
5 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards; 21 carries (68% of the team's) for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Puka Nacua Unlucky
10 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 6 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 6.
Colston Loveland Unlucky
10 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 56 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Kyle Monangai
4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 36 yards; 13 carries (33% of the team's) for 36 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.
Luther Burden III Unlucky
7 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 24 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Davante Adams Unlucky
6 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 24 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Rams D | Bears D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.9 | 19.1 |
| RBs | 17.4 | 21.7 |
| WRs | 32.7 | 35.5 |
| TEs | 13.0 | 13.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Chicago opened at 40% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Bears win probability
Key Swings
- −19Williams 4-yd TD run41% → 21%Q1 6:20
- +21Williams → Moore, 3-yd TD21% → 41%Q2 14:55
- −39Williams 5-yd TD run46% → 7%Q4 8:50
- +49Williams → Kmet, 14-yd TD<1% → 49%Q4 0:18
- −50Mevis 42-yd FG50% → <1%OT 3:19
Swing in Bears win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Rams | Measure | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Plays | 81 |
| 60% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 5.0 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 3.6 | Yds / carry | 4.1 |
| 5/16 | Third downs | 9/19 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 4 fewer plays than Chicago.
- Top targets
- LAR Nacua 25% · Parkinson 18% · Adams 15%
- CHI Loveland 24% · Moore 19% · Burden 17%
Possession Results
| Result | LAR | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 2 |
LAR turnover edge: +3
- The Rams opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 85-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 42 | 2:07 | Interception |
| LAR | Q1 12:53 | 14 | 85 | 6:33 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q1 6:20 | 12 | 80 | 6:25 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q2 14:55 | 3 | 6 | 1:05 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 13:50 | 3 | 5 | 1:26 | Punt |
| LAR | Q2 12:24 | 6 | 17 | 3:30 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 8:54 | 9 | 50 | 4:28 | Downs |
| LAR | Q2 4:26 | 4 | -7 | 1:32 | Punt |
| CHI | Q2 2:54 | 5 | 33 | 1:44 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 1:10 | 8 | 66 | 1:10 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 19 | 3:00 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 12:00 | 9 | 28 | 4:28 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 7:32 | 3 | 7 | 2:02 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 5:30 | 4 | 7 | 1:27 | Interception |
| LAR | Q3 4:03 | 3 | 0 | 0:23 | Punt |
| CHI | Q3 3:40 | 6 | 25 | 3:48 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 14:52 | 14 | 91 | 6:02 | Touchdown |
| CHI | Q4 8:50 | 12 | 61 | 5:47 | Downs |
| LAR | Q4 3:03 | 5 | 15 | 1:13 | Punt |
| CHI | Q4 1:50 | 7 | 50 | 1:32 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q4 0:18 | 1 | -1 | 0:18 | End of half |
| LAR | OT 15:00 | 3 | 7 | 2:18 | Punt |
| CHI | OT 12:42 | 10 | 36 | 6:03 | Interception |
| LAR | OT 6:39 | 10 | 54 | 3:20 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Rams vs Bears Head-to-Head
The Rams and Bears first met in 1937 and have played 98 times since.
- All-time series
- 55–40–3Bears lead, 98 meetings since 1937
- Postseason
- 2–1Rams won in 1950 and 2025; Bears won in 1985
- Largest Rams win
- 38–101975
- Largest Bears win
- 47–01942
Since 2021
2–1 Rams lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, B = Bears win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Divisional Round Rams at Bears, 2025 Divisional Round recap LAR 20 CHI 17 LAR W
- 2024 Wk 4 Rams at Bears, 2024 Wk 4 recap CHI 24 LAR 18 CHI W
- 2021 Wk 1 Bears at Rams, 2021 Wk 1 recap LAR 34 CHI 14 LAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Rams | Stat | Bears |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 11-6 |
| 30.5 | Points per game | 25.9 |
| 394.6 | Yards per game | 369.5 |
| 6.2 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 20.4 | Points allowed per game | 24.4 |
| 327.5 | Yards allowed per game | 361.8 |
Rams vs Bears Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −3.5Rams failed to cover by 0.5
- Total
- 49.5Under: 37 points scored (by 12.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 26.5 | 20 | −6.5 |
| Bears | 23.0 | 17 | −6.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Rams 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 4–4
- Over/under
- 7–1
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 2–4
Chicago Bears
- Against the spread
- 6–2
- Over/under
- 3–5
- ATS as favorite
- 2–1
- ATS as underdog
- 4–1
- ATS at home
- 4–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Rams and Bears in Fantasy
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Rams vs Bears Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Rams vs Bears Divisional Round game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 20–17 in the Divisional Round of the 2025 playoffs. The game was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on January 18, 2026. See the Rams' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Rams vs Bears?
The final score was Rams 20, Bears 17 in overtime. The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 7, Bears 7 before overtime.
What happened in the Rams vs Bears game?
The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, regulation ended 17–17, and the Rams won it 20–17 in overtime. Chicago outgained the Rams 417–340. The Bears committed 3 turnovers, the Rams none.
What was the game-winning score in Rams vs Bears?
Harrison Mevis' 42-yard field goal with 3:19 left in the overtime gave the Rams a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
How did the Rams beat the Bears?
The Rams beat the Bears 20–17 because they won the turnover battle 3–0. Harrison Mevis' 42-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Bears?
The Rams won the turnover battle 3–0: the Bears gave the ball away 3 times and the Rams not at all. The Rams won the game.
What was the turning point of Rams vs Bears?
Harrison Mevis' 42-yard field goal with 3:19 left in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Bears' win probability from 50% to <1%.
What is the all-time Rams vs Bears record?
The Bears lead the all-time series 55–40–3 across 98 meetings since 1937, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.
When did the Rams and Bears last play before this game?
Before the 2025 Divisional Round, they last met in the 2024 season on September 29, 2024, when the Bears beat the Rams 24–18.
Have the Rams and Bears met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Rams are 2–1 against the Bears in the postseason.
What is the Rams vs Bears record since 2021?
The Rams lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.
What was the closing spread for Rams vs Bears?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −3.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 26.5 points for the Rams and 23.0 for the Bears.
Did Rams vs Bears go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, 12.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Rams vs Bears?
The Bears covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.