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Rams Edge Bears in Overtime, Advance to NFC Championship

1/19/2026

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Rams Advance Overtime

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime, advancing to the NFC Championship since the 2021 season.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams connected with Cole Kmet on a touchdown pass to tie the game.
Harrison Mevis, the Rams kicker, sealed the win with a field goal after an overtime interception.
The Rams will face the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, who recently dominated the San Francisco 49ers.

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Texans Fall Divisional

The Houston Texans lost 28-16 to the New England Patriots in the American Football Conference (AFC) Divisional Round in Foxboro, as C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans quarterback) threw four interceptions.
Drake Maye (New England Patriots quarterback) threw three touchdown passes despite two fumbles.
The Patriots led 21-10 at halftime.
The Patriots now prepare to face a tough Denver defense next week, with Bo Nix (quarterback) possibly unavailable.

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Rams Advance Overtime

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime, advancing to the NFC Championship since the 2021 season.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams connected with Cole Kmet on a touchdown pass to tie the game.
Harrison Mevis, the Rams kicker, sealed the win with a field goal after an overtime interception.
The Rams will face the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, who recently dominated the San Francisco 49ers.

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