With a berth in the NFC Championship Game as the prize, the Los Angeles Rams head east to the City of Big Shoulders, Chicago, Illinois, for a January 18 contest with the Chicago Bears. The Soldier Field
kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PST. Weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of snow flurries. Highs in the low 20’s down to single digits, with winds around 15 mph.
The two teams have a long history dating back to 1937, with Chicago leading the all-time series 55-39-3. While the Bears took the last matchup, 24-18 in September 2024, the Rams show a narrow 3-2 advantage since Sean McVay took over the Rams reins in 2017. Both of those losses have come at Soldier Field.
In spite of the weather, this game has all the makings of a shootout. Over their last three games, the L.A. offense has averaged 32 points and 390 yards per game, while Chicago has been at a 28 point and 385 yard clip. On the defensive side, the Rams have been allowing 21 points and 333 yards per game, the Bears have been touched up for 29 points and 450 yards per outing.
The injury lists appear in good shape for both teams, only two cornerbacks are not practicing, the Rams Darious Williams is out due to personal problems and the Bears Nick McCloud has a groin issue.
Here’s how to follow the game!
WATCH ON TV LIVE
TV Coverage: Nationally on NBC
Play-By-Play: Mike Tirico
Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
Sideline Reporter: Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung
STREAMING
A live stream will be available on the following platforms if the game is available on TV in the local market:
Also, but not limited to: NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, Paramount+, and many others.
LISTEN ON RADIO
Local Radio coverage: ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM (simulcast)
- Play-by-Play: JB Long
- Color Analyst: Maurice Jones-Drew
- Sideline reporter: D’Marco Farr
ESPNLA’s affiliate radio stations
Domestic Markets:
- KMET/1490 AM & 98.1 FM – Banning, CA
- KFIG/790 AM – Fresno, CA
- KAVL/610 AM & 106.7 FM – Lancaster, CA
- KRHQ/102.3 FM – Palm Springs, CA
- KTIE/590 AM – Riverside, CA
- KGB/760 AM – San Diego, CA
- KXTK/1280 AM & 101.7 FM – San Luis Obispo, CA
- KSMA/1240 AM & 99.5 FM – Santa Maria, CA
- KSHP/1400 AM & 107.1 – Las Vegas, NV
- KVLI/1140 AM & 103.7 FM – Bakersfield,
- CAKVTA/1590 AM – Oxnard/Ventura,
- CAKTMS/990 AM – Santa Barbara, CA
- KIXW/960 AM – Victorville
- CAKXO/107.5 FM – El Centro, CA
- KOVO/960 AM – Provo, UT
- KIKI/990 AM – Honolulu, Hi
International Markets:
- LiSTNR App – Australia
- W Radio – Mexico
Spanish Radio coverage: Tu Liga Radio 1330 AM
- Play-by-Play: Troy Santiago
- Color Analyst: Ricardo Lopez
Tu Liga Radio’s affiliate radio stations:
- KTMZ/1220 AM – Pomona, CA
- KCAL/1410 AM – San Bernardino and Riverside, CA
- KOXR 910 AM – Oxnard and Ventura, CA
National Radio coverage: Westwood One
Play-by-play: Kevin Harlan
Color analyst: Ross Tucker
Sideline reporter: Laura Okmin
SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE
Instagram: @rams
Facebook: /rams
X (formerly known as Twitter): @RamsNFL
TikTok: @rams
