How to Watch Bears vs. Rams: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2026 Divisional Round

A playoff showdown features the Chicago Bears (11-6) against the Los Angeles Rams (12-5) in the NFC Divisional round on Jan. 18 at Soldier Field, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

On offense, the Rams have been a top-five unit, ranking best in the NFL by putting up 30.5 points per game. They rank 10th on defense (20.4 points allowed per game). The Bears are putting up 25.9 points per game on offense this season (ninth-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 24.4 points per game (23rd-ranked) on defense.

For more about this game, including where and how to watch on TV, read on.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Rams

• When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: NBC/Peacock
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Rams vs. Bears: Head-to-Head

• Los Angeles and Chicago have been an even matchup in the past four meetings, with two wins, two losses, and a tie for each team.
• Chicago has scored 15 fewer points than Los Angeles in their past four games.

Rams' 2025 Schedule

Rams Stats & Insights

• Los Angeles ranks 19th in pass defense this season (216.7 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 268.1 passing yards per game.
• The Rams are compiling 126.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them seventh in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 12th, giving up 110.8 rushing yards per game.
• Los Angeles has forced 26 total turnovers (fifth in NFL) this season and have turned it over 15 times (fourth in NFL) for a turnover margin of +11, the fifth-best mark in the league.

Rams Key Players

• Matthew Stafford has spearheaded the Rams' offense this year, tallying 4,707 passing yards with 46 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 65% completion percentage.
• In 16 games in 2025, Puka Nacua has been targeted 166 times for 129 catches, 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns.
• Kyren Williams has helped the Rams' offense by running for 1,252 yards (73.6 yards per carry) and 10 rushing touchdowns.

Bears' 2025 Schedule

Bears Stats & Insights

• In terms of passing, Chicago ranks 10th in the NFL (225.1 passing yards per game) and 22nd defensively (227.2 passing yards allowed per contest).
• The Bears' run offense has been dominant, piling up 144.5 rushing yards per game (third-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 27th by allowing 134.5 rushing yards per game.
• Regarding turnover margin, Chicago is the best in the NFL this season. The team's margin comes in at +22, as it has forced 33 turnovers and committed 11.

Bears Key Players

• Caleb Williams has passed for 3,942 yards (231.9 per game), completing 58.1% of his throws, with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 17 games.
• D'Andre Swift has run for 1,087 yards (67.9 per game) and nine touchdowns in 16 games.
• On the ground, Kyle Monangai has scored five touchdowns and picked up 783 yards (46.1 per game).

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