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Rams' Spicy Secret: Cayenne Pepper Fuels Playoff Victory

1/19/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams used cayenne pepper in their socks to stay warm during a frigid playoff game against the Chicago Bears.
Poona Ford, the defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, said the tactic originated during a previous game against the Green Bay Packers.
The spicy approach contributed to the Rams' 20-17 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears.

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The Los Angeles Rams used cayenne pepper in their socks to stay warm during a frigid playoff game against the Chicago Bears.
Poona Ford, the defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, said the tactic originated during a previous game against the Green Bay Packers.
The spicy approach contributed to the Rams' 20-17 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears.