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Stafford's Rams Escape Bears in OT Thriller
19 Jan
Summary
- Rams secured NFC Championship game berth after a 20-17 overtime win.
- Caleb Williams' incredible tying touchdown pass forced overtime.
- Kam Curl's overtime interception set up the winning field goal.
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams secured a thrilling 20-17 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, earning a spot in the NFC Championship Game. The Rams will now travel to face their NFC West rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, in their first conference championship appearance since the 2021 Super Bowl season. This dramatic win followed a late-game surge by the Bears.
Chicago tied the game with just 18 seconds remaining when Caleb Williams launched an improbable 51.2-yard touchdown pass to Cole Kmet, forcing overtime. Despite this incredible play, Williams was intercepted three times in the game. The Rams' defense had previously held strong, stopping the Bears on fourth down inside the red zone earlier in the fourth quarter.
In overtime, after a punt exchange, the Rams' defense made the decisive play. Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass from Williams, giving the Rams possession. Matthew Stafford then guided the Rams into field goal range, setting up Harrison Mevis for the game-winning 42-yard kick.
