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One of the most-intriguing matchups of the NFL’s divisional round will unfold in Chicago as the Bears (12-6) play hosts to the Los Angeles Rams (13-5) on Sunday.
The Rams were among the NFL’s hottest teams, starting the year with a 9-2 record. They cooled as the temperatures dropped, losing two of their final three regular-season matchups before resurrecting the ship with a 34-31 victory over Carolina last weekend.
Chicago was virtually eliminated from the playoffs, but no one told the Bears that. Down by 18 points to the rival Packers last weekend, quarterback Caleb Williams staged a comeback for the ages to propel Chicago to a 31-27 victory.
Which of these two high-flying offenses will come out on top in Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup? We’ll cover that and provide bettors with our top three player props for this playoff contest.
Williams made a massive leap in his second NFL season. The quarterback finished with 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only seven picks this year while leading his teams to six comeback victories in 2025.
He could further cement his status as a comeback king this weekend. The Rams defense wasn’t a special unit this season. Instead, Los Angeles surrendered more than 327 yards to opponents on a per-game basis, ranking squarely in the middle of the league this year.
That’s why bettors should expect the Bears to light up the scoreboard on Sunday. Williams will be a large part of that, and individuals should take the quarterback to cover his passing prop total in this NFC Divisional Round game.
Puka Nacua proved he’s one of the league’s top receivers in 2025. The third-year athlete led the NFL with 129 receptions, and he finished second in the league with 1,715 receiving yards. Nacua added 10 touchdown grabs in 2025, a career-best figure.
Los Angeles will need him against a Bears’ secondary that surrendered over 227 passing yards on average in 2025. Bettors should expect, despite cold temperatures, both offenses to be humming on Sunday, meaning Nacua should be considered a lock to finish with more than 100 receiving yards.
Despite splitting the backfield duties, Kyren Williams has emerged in his fourth season as one of the NFL’s top running backs. He finished with 1,252 yards on 259 rushing attempts, and he added 36 catches for 281 yards for good measure.
He was not much of a factor against Carolina last weekend, finishing with 13 carries for 57 yards against the Panthers. Chicago’s defense has been susceptible to strong running attacks this season, and bettors should expect Williams to finish with at least 65 yards to cover this running prop total.
The Rams have significantly more experience than Chicago, especially when it comes to the playoffs. Los Angeles is led by a veteran coach who has won a Super Bowl, and their leaders on the field are veterans with numerous postseason trips under their belt.
Perhaps that’s why oddsmakers are discounting the Bears in this matchup. Rookie head coach Ben Johnson has breathed life into Chicago’s offense, and he’s answered every challenge presented thus far. Expect that trend to continue on Sunday as the Bears either win this matchup in a mild upset or lose in a closer-than-expected fashion.