Bears and Rams Make Comeback Wins to Reach Divisional Round in NFL Playoffs
The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs with thrilling comeback victories over their respective opponents. The Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, came from behind to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a game that had all the makings of a classic upset.
Trailing 21-3 at halftime and 27-16 with just under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Williams and the Bears mount an impressive comeback. With time expiring, Williams threw a pair of touchdown passes to put Chicago ahead 31-27. The Packers' desperation heave into the end zone from the Bears' 28-yard line was intercepted as time expired, securing Chicago's first playoff win since the 2010 season.
Williams finished with 361 yards passing, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for the No. 2 seed Bears, who will host either the Rams or Philadelphia Eagles next weekend.
In the other wild-card matchup, Matthew Stafford threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in the final minute, as the Rams rallied from a 17-14 halftime deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31.
Stafford, who earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his 17-year career, threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Nacua, a unanimous All-Pro selection, had 10 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown and also scored on a 5-yard run.
The Rams' comeback victory came despite being double-digit favorites against the Panthers on BetMGM Sportsbook. The Rams were able to capitalize on first-half turnovers by Carolina and limit their opponent's scoring opportunities in the second half.
With the win, the Rams will face either the Seattle Seahawks or Philadelphia Eagles next weekend if the Eagles lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs with thrilling comeback victories over their respective opponents. The Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, came from behind to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a game that had all the makings of a classic upset.
Trailing 21-3 at halftime and 27-16 with just under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Williams and the Bears mount an impressive comeback. With time expiring, Williams threw a pair of touchdown passes to put Chicago ahead 31-27. The Packers' desperation heave into the end zone from the Bears' 28-yard line was intercepted as time expired, securing Chicago's first playoff win since the 2010 season.
Williams finished with 361 yards passing, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for the No. 2 seed Bears, who will host either the Rams or Philadelphia Eagles next weekend.
In the other wild-card matchup, Matthew Stafford threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson in the final minute, as the Rams rallied from a 17-14 halftime deficit to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31.
Stafford, who earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his 17-year career, threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Nacua, a unanimous All-Pro selection, had 10 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown and also scored on a 5-yard run.
The Rams' comeback victory came despite being double-digit favorites against the Panthers on BetMGM Sportsbook. The Rams were able to capitalize on first-half turnovers by Carolina and limit their opponent's scoring opportunities in the second half.
With the win, the Rams will face either the Seattle Seahawks or Philadelphia Eagles next weekend if the Eagles lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
I'm still reeling from those incredible comebacks! The Bears' and Rams' victories are a testament to the unpredictable nature of the NFL playoffs 
. It's mind-boggling to see teams that were down by double digits in the fourth quarter turn it around with a flurry of plays. Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford, what a duo! Their leadership and poise under pressure are truly inspiring 
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. It's a reminder that these teams still have work to do if they want to make a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, the Rams' comeback win is a great example of how capitalizing on turnovers can be the difference-maker in a game 
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. Bring it on next week!
! The Bears and Rams are giving us all the feels with their underdog stories 
. I mean, can you believe they were down by that much in the fourth quarter? It's like they just didn't give up 
. And Caleb Williams is a total rockstar for leading those comebacks 
. He's got some serious game-changer moves under his belt. The Rams' Matthew Stafford is pretty cool too, I mean who doesn't love an underdog making a comeback 
? Their fans must be going wild right now!
I mean, trailing 21-3 at halftime is crazy, but those guys showed what they're made of. Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford are absolute rockstars! 
The Bears and Rams are having an amazing season and I'm so hyped for them! I know it's not always easy to come back from being down by that much, but Caleb Williams is like a superhero out there on the field 
The Bears and Rams were down big but still managed to pull off those crazy comebacks! Caleb Williams is a total beast, I mean who else can come back from 21-3 at halftime? 
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Those stats from the Rams matchup - double-digit favorites and they still came out on top 
! The Rams being double-digit underdogs didn't even matter, they came out on top and proved everyone wrong. Bring on the next round, I'm so here for it 
I was on the edge of my seat wondering if he'd score or not! Can't wait for next week's matchups - gonna be a wild ride 
. The Packers and Panthers had those games in the bag, but these teams came from behind and proved them wrong. It's gonna be a great divisional round - which team can keep the momentum going? 
Matthew Stafford's performance was insane too, I mean who comes back from 17 points down and wins? 
The Rams were double-digit favorites but still managed to pull it off, kudos to them for staying focused and calm under pressure 
. Can't wait for next weekend's matchups!
gotta hand it to him, 361 yards passing is insane! 
Colby Parkinson's touchdown catch in the final minute was pure magic