The Rams advanced to the NFC championship game with a 20-17 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The win sets up a rematch between the Rams and Seattle Seahawks, a team they beat — and lost to — during the regular season. If the Rams defeat the Seahawks, they will advance to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.
Rams kicker Harrison Mevis makes a 42-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Rams to a 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams kicker Harrison Mevis watches his winning 42-yard field goal in overtime that lifted the Rams to a 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams kicker Harrison Mevis (92) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 42-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Rams to a 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Rams defensive end Desjuan Johnson (94) celebrates after the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams blows kisses to fans after the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams bows to fans after the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks on the field after a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the NFC divisional playoffs on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) tackle Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 NFC divisional playoff win on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) breaks up a pass intended for Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson breaks up a pass intended for Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson in overtime of the Rams’ 20-17 win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams catches a pass before falling out of bounds in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright in overtime of the Rams’ 20-17 win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out of the pocket in overtime of the Rams’ 20-17 win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams linebacker Jared Verse tackles Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift for a loss during overtime of the Rams’ 20-17 win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift runs past the tackle of Rams linebacker Nate Landman (53) during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signals to wide receiver Puka Nacua during the fourth quarter of a 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift leaps over Rams cornerback Darious Williams in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 NFC divisional playoff win at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Rams safety Quentin Lake tackles Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift in mid-air during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 NFC divisional playoff win at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford hands off the ball to running back Kyren Williams in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson tries to tackle Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times)
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Rams running back Kyren Williams fends off Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson to score on a five-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams jumps as he scores on a five-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of a 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates after scoring on a five-yard touchdown run in the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson (90) sacks Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the third quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Bears fans cheer during the NFC divisional playoffs against the Rams at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift tries to fend off Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner during the third quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams coach Sean McVay watches from the sideline during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams safety Kam Curl (3) and safety Quentin Lake (37) attempt to take down Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift in the third quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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Rams linebacker Byron Young, left, and defensive tackle Poona Ford (95) tackle Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the third quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon celebrates after sacking Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams cornerback Cobie Durant intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III in the third quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon sacks Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is unable to make a catch in front of Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the first quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams outside linebacker Byron Young walks on the field during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signals before taking a snap against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams passes to wide receiver DJ Moore during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches a touchdown pass in front of Rams cornerback Darious Williams during the second quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the first quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates after scoring on a touchdown run during the first quarter of the Rams’ 20-17 overtime win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
Rams coach Sean McVay smiles as he walks off the field following a 20-17 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears in the NFC divisional playoffs at Soldier Field on Jan. 18, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
