Fans reacted wildly to the stunning finish to the playoff win against the Bears
In the NFL playoffs, the difference between a “magical” season and a long flight home often comes down to the slimmest of margins, or the case of the Chicago Bearsa few yards and a lot of courage.
The Los Angeles Rams punched their ticket to the NFC Championship on Sunday night, surviving an overtime thriller at Soldier Field with a 20-17 victory. While the Rams are celebrating, the internet is having a field day with A ‘stunning’ conclusion to the Bears’ season.
One of the biggest talking points? Time. After a week of Chicago fans extolling the benefits of the “frozen tundra” on a snowy 20-degree night, the Rams looked unphased. “Hearing Bears fans celebrate the weather all week only to lose,” one fan said on social media.
THE FAT KICKER pic.twitter.com/I6B9oTVR47
— Splash Sports (@splashsports) January 19, 2026
Life is coming at you fast 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/KmdVJKFJCP
– 4ula (@iiidor) January 19, 2026
Hearing bear fans celebrate the weather all week only to lose 💀 pic.twitter.com/jEg1lv8Ibn
— Cam✨SBLVI CHAMPIONS (@RamsBLVD) January 19, 2026
Caleb Williams when the defense of other teams is not sleeping pic.twitter.com/JcN5fDjU6G
— Parlai Junkie (@mrparlaijunkie) January 19, 2026
— Patrick Millegan (@pmillegan) January 19, 2026
While the weather didn’t stop Los Angeles, the Bears may have made a decision. Chicago offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has opted to go on fourth down multiple times, including a stuffed run by Kyle Monangai on the goal line early.
“The Bears just couldn’t overcome the turnovers and an early fourth-down conversion failure,” noticed one analyst. Another fan was even more so blunt: “Ben Johnson threw 6 points after going on fourth down. Makes a big difference.”
Despite lamenting the loss, there was plenty of praise for rookie Caleb Williams. Williams finished 23 of 42 for 257 yards and two scores, including A 51-yard miracle for Cole Kmet that forced overtime. His Rams counterpart, Matthew Staffordfinished with 258 yards, while Kyren Williams threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
— Lucas Thomas (@SittoLucas) January 19, 2026
How I watched Rams v Bears pic.twitter.com/ELzkiIlkfI
— C (@Chaz18_) January 19, 2026
Caleb Williams when his luck is down 😭 pic.twitter.com/5Zl6FviJ7I
— Hater Goff (@Gofhater) January 19, 2026
Eventually, Harrison Mavis, the “fat kicker” sealed the deal with a 42-yard field goal. As one fan summed it up: “Tough loss for the Bears. Very.” impressed with Caleb Williams. He has fire in his eyes. But you can’t go wrong with the Rams. Great game!”
The Rams move on to the NFC Championship and the Bears will now head home. Williams did everything he could, but Stafford’s steady hand paved the way for LA.
2026-01-19 04:01:00
