The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20–17 in overtime in the NFC Divisional Playoff on January 18, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Kyren Williams scored two rushing touchdowns for the Rams, while quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears. The Rams won with a 42-yard field goal in overtime.

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NFC Divisional

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

Rams

12-5

20

Final

Jan 19

17

Bears

11-6

OverviewTeam StatsPlayer StatsPlay-By-Play

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
LA	7	3	0	7	3	20
CHI	0	10	0	7	0	17

Match Summary

Los Angeles Rams

20

Winner · OT

Chicago Bears

17

Final score

Date

January 18, 2026

Competition

NFC Divisional Playoff

Venue

Soldier Field, Chicago

Score by Quarter

Period	Rams	Bears
First quarter	7	0
Second quarter	3	10
Third quarter	0	0
Fourth quarter	7	7
Overtime	3	0
Final score	20	17

The Rams opened the scoring with a Kyren Williams touchdown run. Chicago responded in the second quarter and tied the game at 17–17 late in regulation. Neither team scored in the third quarter, and the game went to overtime before the Rams kicked the winning field goal.

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Los Angeles Rams Player Stats

The Rams’ offense relied heavily on Kyren Williams, who finished with 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Matthew Stafford passed for 258 yards, while Puka Nacua and Colby Parkinson each recorded 56 receiving yards.

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Rams passing stats

Player	Comp/Att	Pass Yds	TD	INT	Sacks
Matthew Stafford	20/42	258	0	0	4

Rams rushing stats

Player	Carries	Rush Yds	Avg.	TD
Kyren Williams	21	87	4.1	2
Blake Corum	6	19	3.2	0
Puka Nacua	2	6	3.0	0
Jordan Whittington	1	0	0.0	0
Matthew Stafford	1	-1	-1.0	0

Rams receiving stats

Player	Receptions	Rec. Yds	Avg.	TD
Puka Nacua	5	56	11.2	0
Colby Parkinson	3	56	18.7	0
Jordan Whittington	2	35	17.5	0
Kyren Williams	4	30	7.5	0
Tyler Higbee	1	27	27.0	0
Davante Adams	2	24	12.0	0
Terrance Ferguson	1	19	19.0	0
Konata Mumpfield	2	11	5.5	0

Chicago Bears Player Stats

Caleb Williams completed 23 of 42 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions. D.J. Moore caught a touchdown pass, and Cole Kmet scored Chicago’s other receiving touchdown.

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Bears passing stats

Player	Comp/Att	Pass Yds	TD	INT	Sacks
Caleb Williams	23/42	257	2	3	0

Bears rushing stats

Player	Carries	Rush Yds	Avg.	TD
D’Andre Swift	19	76	4.0	0
Caleb Williams	5	40	8.0	0
Kyle Monangai	13	36	2.8	0
D.J. Moore	1	8	8.0	0
Luther Burden III	1	0	0.0	0

Bears receiving stats

Player	Receptions	Rec. Yds	Avg.	TD
D.J. Moore	5	52	10.4	1
Colston Loveland	4	56	14.0	0
Rome Odunze	2	44	22.0	0
Kyle Monangai	4	36	9.0	0
Cole Kmet	3	31	10.3	1
Luther Burden III	3	24	8.0	0
Olamide Zaccheaus	1	9	9.0	0
Cole Smythe	1	5	5.0	0

Team Stats Comparison

The Bears gained more total yards and controlled possession for longer, but three interceptions proved costly. The Rams protected the ball through the air and capitalized on their opportunities.

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Team statistic	Rams	Bears
Final score	20	17
Total yards	340	417
Passing yards	229 net	257 net
Rushing yards	111	160
First downs	22	23
Pass completions	20/42	23/42
Passing touchdowns	0	2
Rushing touchdowns	2	0
Interceptions thrown	0	3
Sacks allowed	4	0
Time of possession	32:26	39:15
Third-down efficiency	5/16	9/19

Key Moments That Decided the Game

1. Kyren Williams opened the scoring

Williams ran four yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, giving Los Angeles an early 7–0 lead.

2. Chicago took the lead before halftime

D.J. Moore caught a three-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams. Cairo Santos then added a 48-yard field goal, but the Rams tied the game at 10–10 with a field goal as the second quarter ended.

3. Both teams scored in the fourth quarter

Kyren Williams’ second rushing touchdown put Los Angeles ahead 17–10. With only 18 seconds remaining, Caleb Williams connected with Cole Kmet for a 14-yard touchdown to tie the score at 17–17.

4. The Rams won in overtime

Los Angeles drove into scoring range, and Harrison Mevis converted a 42-yard field goal with 3:19 remaining in overtime. That kick sealed the 20–17 victory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Rams vs Bears game?

The Los Angeles Rams won 20–17 in overtime on January 18, 2026.

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How many passing yards did Matthew Stafford have?

Stafford threw for 258 yards, completing 20 of 42 passes with no passing touchdowns or interceptions.

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How many passing yards did Caleb Williams record?

Caleb Williams threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, with three interceptions.

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Who scored the Rams’ touchdowns?

Kyren Williams scored both Rams touchdowns, on runs of four yards and five yards.

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Who were the Bears’ touchdown scorers?

D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet each caught a touchdown pass from Caleb Williams.

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Who kicked the winning field goal?

Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to give the Rams the win.

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Where can I find the official box score?

You can check the NFL’s official game statistics PDF for detailed individual and team statistics.

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Final Verdict

The Rams beat the Bears 20–17 in a dramatic overtime playoff game. Kyren Williams was a decisive performer with 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford passed for 258 yards. For Chicago, Caleb Williams threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, but his three interceptions hurt the team’s chances.

Although the Bears finished with 417 total yards compared with the Rams’ 340, Los Angeles made fewer costly mistakes and delivered the decisive field goal in overtime.

Remember this: Rams 20, Bears 17. Kyren Williams scored two rushing touchdowns, and Harrison Mevis kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime.