The stage is set for an exciting clash as the Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. This pivotal matchup will determine which team advances to face the Seattle Seahawks for a chance to compete in Super Bowl LX.
Both teams are loaded with Pro Bowl and All-Pro talent, making this a must-watch event. Let”s look at the projected starting lineups and depth charts as well as how to catch the action.
Bears” Projected Starting Lineup
On offense, the Bears are expected to field the following starters:
- QB Caleb Williams
- RB D”Andre Swift
- WR Rome Odunze
- WR DJ Moore
- WR Luther Burden III
- TE Colston Loveland
- LT Braxton Jones
- LG Joe Thuney
- C Drew Dalman
- RG Jonah Jackson
- RT Darnell Wright
Bears” Defensive Lineup
Defensively, the projected starters for the Bears include:
- LDE Montez Sweat
- LDT Grady Jarrett
- RDT Gervon Dexter Sr.
- RDE Austin Booker
- WLB Tremaine Edmunds
- MLB Amen Ogbongbemiga
- SLB D”Marco Jackson
- LCB Jaylon Johnson
- SS Jaquan Brisker
- FS Kevin Byard III
- RCB Kyler Gordon
- NB C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Bears” Special Teams Setup
For special teams, the Bears will rely on:
- PK Cairo Santos
- P Tory Taylor
- PR Devin Duvernay
- KR Devin Duvernay
- LS Scott Daly
Rams” Offensive Lineup
The Rams will counter with their own set of prolific players on offense:
- QB Matthew Stafford
- RB Kyren Williams
- WR Puka Nacua
- WR Davante Adams
- WR Konata Mumpfield
- TE Colby Parkinson
- LT Alaric Jackson
- LG Steve Avila
- C Coleman Shelton
- RG Kevin Dotson
- RT Warren McClendon Jr.
Rams” Defensive Lineup
On defense, the Rams project to start:
- LDE Braden Fiske
- NT Poona Ford
- RDE Kobie Turner
- WLB Byron Young
- LILB Nate Landman
- RILB Omar Speights
- SLB Jared Verse
- LCB Cobie Durant
- SS Kam Curl
- FS Kamren Kinchens
- RCB Darious Williams
- NB Quentin Lake
Rams” Special Teams Setup
The Rams” special teams will feature:
- PK Harrison Mevis
- P Ethan Evans
- PR Xavier Smith
- KR Jordan Whittington
- LS Jake McQuaide
As the Bears prepare for this vital contest, they arrive with a positive momentum, having won three of their last five games, with their only setbacks against the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions. They gained confidence by defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round, showcasing their defense by limiting the Packers to under 30 points while scoring 31 points themselves.
On the other hand, the Rams also carry a similar record in recent games, winning three out of five. Their losses came against the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons. The Rams recently secured a tough 34-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers, demonstrating their resilience against a formidable opponent.
Both teams are poised for a thrilling encounter, and with the stakes high, fans can expect an electric atmosphere as they vie for a spot in the Super Bowl.
