Episode 43: Bears vs Rams Pregame Matchup
Episode #43
Air Date: January 18, 2026
Description
π» The Bear Talk β Episode 43 π»
Title: Bears vs Rams | Divisional Round Pregame Matchup
Playoff football returns to Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. This is the Bearsβ first trip to the divisional round since January 2010, with a spot in the NFC Championship Game in Seattle on the line.
In this episode, we break down all the key storylines and matchups to watch:
βοΈ Chicago Weather Factor β Frigid gameday temperatures and how it could impact the Rams
β‘ Fast Start Needed β Caleb Williams and the offense must come out aggressive
π‘οΈ Offensive Line Adjustments β Joe Thuney potentially sliding to left tackle after Ozzy Trapilloβs injury
π Physical Secondary Play β Bears DBs vs Davante Adams and Puka Nacua
π₯ Pass Rush Pressure β Montez Sweat and Austin Booker needing to disrupt the pocket
π Stopping the Run β Tremaine Edmunds and DβMarco Jackson tasked with slowing Kyren Williams and Blake Corum
π Ground Game Importance β DeAndre Swift and Kyle Monangai setting the tone
π§ Coaching Chess Match β Ben Johnson vs Sean McVay, which offensive-minded head coach prevails?
π’ Final Score Predictions
π Offensive & Defensive MVP Picks
Join us as we preview one of the biggest games in Bears history and break down what it will take to protect home field and punch a ticket to the NFC Championship.
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