(670 The Score) The Bears (12-6) will host the Rams (13-5) on Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. from Soldier Field.
Our 670 The Score pregame show with Mike Mulligan, Olin Kreutz and Patrick Mannelly will start at 2:30 p.m. and last until kickoff. The postgame show will begin around 8:45 p.m.
You can check out all of 670’s preview coverage of the Bears-Rams matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our 670 hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (14-4): Bears 35, Rams 31
Who in Chicago would dare doubt the Bears now? We’ve seen too much evidence of resilience, too many reasons to believe and too often the football gods smile on this team. The Rams will score their share of points with the NFL's best offense, but the weather will slow Matthew Stafford as much as the Bears defense. The fun continues at Soldier Field.
Matt Spiegel (12-6): Bears 27, Rams 21
The Bears’ magical season continues.
Chris Emma (12-6): Rams 30, Bears 28
The Bears face a great challenge against Matthew Stafford and this Rams offense. It will be a fast-paced, exciting football game – but one that brings Chicago's breakthrough season to an end.
Paul Pabst (11-7): Bears 28, Rams 27
This is a very tough call. The weather should slow down the Rams offense – and it better. They can score fast, but I’m going with the Bears.
Alex Kuhn (12-6): Rams 34, Bears 31
Everyone is talking about how bad the Bears defense is. There are two teams since Week 12 of the season that have given up more explosive plays in the passing game. One is the 49ers. The other is the Rams, who have lost rangy cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Their secondary is banged up. Their linebackers are bad in coverage. Another shootout incoming.
Jakob Stutz (14-4): Bears 34, Rams 31
I don’t believe in Bear weather, but at the same time I do. You can’t tell me there’s not at least a slight advantage for the Bears in freezing lakefront temperatures. The Rams aren’t used to it at all. I still expect Matthew Stafford to put up points, but I’m not betting on the Bears defense to have two straight weeks without forcing a turnover. The ball will bounce their way this time, with the Iceman taking care of the rest. Come Monday, Ben Johnson will have the Bears a win away from the Super Bowl in his rookie season as head coach. Imagine hearing that in August.
Sean Sears (16-2): Bears 41, Rams 38
My mind is telling me no, but my heart is telling me yes. The Bears win a snowy shootout at Soldier Field in what will likely be their final home of the 2025 season. And if I'm wrong, it's been one of the most fun seasons of my Bears fandom, and somehow getting every result right for 15 straight weeks made it even more improbable and fun. Scoreheads are the best, Bear down.
Tyler Ferengul (10-8): Bears 27, Rams 23
You think I'd pick against the Bears now? Absolutely not! And for some weird reason, I feel more confident that they'll win this game than I was that they’d beat the Packers. The main reason is exactly what everyone thinks it is: weather. The Rams, no matter what they say, have never been in an environment and climate quite like this. They're a great team that has only one or maybe two weaknesses, but I truly feel the elements are going to play a role in this game. The Bears defense won't fully hinder the “well-oiled machine” offense that Caleb Williams described, but as the game goes on, Chicago will have the clear advantage. Chris Shula'a defense against Ben Johnson's offense will be a great back and forth. The Rams defense may have the upper hand early, but Johnson has a deep bag and will unleash a lot of different looks to win the game. Have you watched a Bears game this season? This team almost never feels out of it. For the first time since the 2010 season, the Bears will play in the NFC Championship game as they continue a remarkable turnaround season.
Clint Clouse (14-4): Bears 29, Rams 26
Regardless of what happens Sunday, the Bears are playing with house money. A year ago, nobody would've believed that they’d be in the divisional round of the playoffs. Even if you’re the most optimistic Bears fan, you wouldn't have thought this was possible. The Bears have adopted a never-die-easy attitude, and they're never out of a game. Now they’ll face a Rams team with an explosive offense headlined by Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. I know the weather is going to be frigid for these Rams, but the Bears have to execute their game plan and not rely on the weather alone to win. I'm taking the Bears because at this point in this season, why not?
Tyler Buterbaugh (13-5): Bears 27, Rams 24
This Bears team continues to show and prove why we shouldn’t count them out. It’s going to be cold Sunday. The Rams haven’t played in weather this cold, and Matthew Stafford has a history of not playing well in the cold. I’m going to keep believing until the Bears prove me wrong.
Bear down.