The Chicago Bears are still alive in the 2026 NFL playoffs. For the first time in 15 years, the team won a postseason game. The Bears pulled off a dramatic 31-27 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers last weekend.
It was an emotional night in Chicago. The Bears entered the fourth quarter trailing before everything changed. Quarterback Caleb Williams took control late and led the offense to 25 points in the final quarter. What looked like a painful ending quickly turned into one of the biggest wins the franchise has seen in decades.
The victory kept Chicago’s season alive and sent them into the Divisional Round with confidence. Now, the Bears return home to Soldier Field for another major test.
Chicago will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC, with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. Fans can also stream the matchup live on Peacock.
The Rams enter the game as the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Los Angeles is coming off a close wild-card win over the Carolina Panthers. They have been battle-tested and bring plenty of playoff experience with them to Chicago.
Sunday night’s game will also feature a high-level coaching matchup. Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will go head-to-head with Rams head coach Sean McVay. Both are known as some of the sharpest offensive minds in the league, setting the stage for a chess match under the lights.
The Bears have already exceeded expectations by ending their long playoff drought. Now, they have a chance to keep the run going in front of their home crowd. One more win would send Chicago to the NFC Championship Game and make this season even more special.
After years of waiting, Bears fans finally have something real to believe in. And on Sunday night, Soldier Field will be ready.
