The Chicago Bears came up short of an appearance in the NFC title game and with their focus on the offseason, specifically improving their defensive line in the NFL Draft.

It wouldn't exactly be fair to call the Chicago Bears one of the NFL's biggest surprises in 2025. After all, quarterback Caleb Williams carried lofty expectations after being the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft,

After the final whistle sounded in Chicago Sunday evening, which required an additional quarter, the Seahawks learned who their NFC Championship foe would be.

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While the Bears quarterback made some heroic plays, it was his mistakes that also resulted in his team's playoff exit on Sunday.

Harrison Mevis has been a revelation at kicker, as he's 13 of 14 on field goals and 43 of 43 on extra points since taking over for Joshua Karty around midseason. He has confidence for this kind of matchup after kicking almost all of his life in colder conditions, and he handled strong winds well last week in Carolina.

Jim Cornelison sang the national anthem ahead of the Bears taking on the Rams in the 2026 Divisional Round. He is a Chicago legend for national anthems and is best known for singing it at Chicago Blackhawks hockey games.

Simone Biles is supporting her husband in style on Sunday as the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams. The Olympic gold medalist was seen on the sideline wearing a custom jacket featuring Jonathan Owens' name and number, along with photos of him. Biles and Owens began dating in 2020 and were married in 2023.