It was closer than expected, but the Los Angeles Rams survived their wild-card matchup against the Carolina Panthers to advance to the second round.
The Rams found themselves in a dogfight last weekend, as the pesky Panthers played them tough. However, when Los Angeles needed it most, Matthew Stafford executed a game-winning drive to secure the three-point victory.
Now, the Rams continue their quest for a Super Bowl with a matchup against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears. These teams didn't play in the regular season, so this will be the first time they meet since the 2024 regular season and first meeting in the playoffs since 1985.
Here's everything you need to know about the Rams next game.
When is the Rams' next game?
- Matchup: Rams vs. Bears
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 18
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The Rams will be on the road to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 18 at Soldier Field. The Bears are the No. 2 seed in the NFC and are coming off a comeback win over the rival Green Bay Packers in the wild-card weekend.
This game will be broadcasted on NBC, as Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call. Also, fans looking for a live streaming option can watch the game on Peacock.
NFL playoff schedule schedule 2026
Wild-card round
Saturday, January 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Rams 34, Panthers 31 | -- | -- |
| Bears 31, Packers 27 | -- | -- |
Sunday, January 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Bills 27, Jaguars 24 | -- | -- |
| 49ers 23, Eagles 19 | -- | -- |
| Patriots 16, Chargers 3 | -- | -- |
Monday, January 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Texans 30, Steelers 6 | -- | -- |
Divisional Round
Saturday, January 17
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Bills vs. Broncos | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| 49ers vs. Seahawks | 8:00 p.m. | Fox |
Sunday, January 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Texans vs. Patriots | 3:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rams vs. Bears | 6:30 p.m. | NBC |
Championship games
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD vs. TBD | 3:00 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | Fox |
Super Bowl
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | NBC |