Bears fall as Seahawks advance to the NFC Title Game 🦅

The Chicago Bears are a 3.5-point underdog heading into the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday, January 18. This will likely be the last Bears game at Soldier Field this season, win or lose. A win would send them to Seattle, while a loss would end their year. 🏟️🐻🏈

Seattle hammered the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 to advance to the NFC Championship, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. The Bears earned the No. 2 seed after going 11-6 and hosted the Rams at Soldier Field after a dramatic comeback win over Green Bay in the Wild Card Round. If the Bears can advance, a potential NFC title clash would be in Seattle. 🏈🗺️

The Bears went 6-2 at home during the regular season, a record that stands out given the February-like Chicago January weather. Green Bay’s rally came at Soldier Field, where the weather can be a factor, though Seattle’s outdoor setup is a different kind of chilly. The forecast for Sunday lists rough conditions, which could tilt in favor of Chicago. ❄️🌬️

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with Peacock streaming the game as well. The winner will head to Seattle on Sunday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox for the NFC Championship. The overall path to the Super Bowl would then lead to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8. ⏰📺

On the other side of the AFC, the Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills to reach the Conference Championship, where they’ll face the winner of the Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots matchup, which will precede the Bears-Rams game at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. Heavy Sports notes the ongoing playoff setup as teams chase a shot at the title. 🏈🏟️