The Los Angeles Rams won a wild one over the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime in the Divisional Round to advance to the 2026 NFC Championship. The Rams looked like they had the game won in regulation before Caleb Williams tied it with an unbelievable touchdown heave in the final minute of regulation. The Rams punted to open overtime but then picked off Williams midway through the overtime frame to set up their eventual game-winning field goal.

Los Angeles Rams’ next playoff opponent

The Rams will travel to face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship, marking their third straight road game of the playoffs. The Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC and advanced with a 41-6 win over the 49ers in the Divisional Round.

History vs. Seattle Seahawks

Record: 26-29 regular season, 2-0 postseason

The Rams and Seahawks are meeting in a rubber match this season. The Rams won the Week 11 contest in LA while the Seahawks won the Week 16 matchup in Seattle. The Rams picked off Sam Darnold four times in a 21-19 win while the Seahawks came back from a 16-point deficit and converted a two-point conversion in overtime to win 38-37.

Early NFC Championship odds

Spread: Seahawks -1.5
Total: 48.5
Moneyline: Seahawks -120, Rams +102

Los Angeles Rams playoff history

The Rams are headed back to the NFC Championship for the 12th time in franchise history. They have five wins and six losses in the conference title game during their franchise history. Their last appearance came in 2022, when they beat the 49ers en route to beating the Bengals in Super Bowl 56.