Williams had a strong showing, and Bears head coach Ben Johnson publicly raved about him late in the season, saying Williams is “all about football” and driven to be great. He added that Williams could be the franchise’s long-term leader, noting how dedicated he is to achieving that goal. 💪🔥
Stafford also expressed respect for Williams. On the Let’s Go! podcast, Stafford praised Williams for making plays outside the pocket and called his late-game ability “second to none” in the league. The compliment underscored the mutual admiration between the two quarterbacks. 🎙️🏈
In overtime, Kam Curl and the Rams’ defense came up big. After a three-and-out to start the period, Williams’ overthrown pass was intercepted by Curl with 6:47 left. The Rams then moved into scoring range and Harrison Mevis hit the game-winning 42-yard field goal after a brief sequence of incompletions. 🧭🏈
Looking ahead, the Rams will face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship on January 25, while the AFC Championship pits the Broncos against the Patriots. The Super Bowl is set for February 8. The Seahawks, unbeaten at 14-3 in the regular season, beat the 49ers 41-6 in the divisional round and are led by first-year QB Sam Darnold, who called the playoff win “huge” and praised his locker room. 🏟️🏆
