If the Chicago Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams in this context, they would advance from the NFC divisional round to the NFC Championship Game and face the winner of the other NFC divisional matchup (commonly a team like the 49ers, Eagles, or another top NFC seed, depending on the specific playoff bracket that year).

What this means in the playoffs

  • The Bears vs. Rams game being discussed is an NFC divisional round playoff game, not a regular-season matchup.
  • In the NFL structure, the winner of a divisional round game always moves on to the conference championship (here, the NFC Championship).

Who they likely play next

Exact opponent depends on the full NFC playoff seeding and other game results that weekend.

  • The Bears, as a high seed hosting the Rams, would most likely play the highest remaining seed from the other NFC divisional game.
  • In recent NFC playoff fields, that “other” game has often involved powerhouses like the 49ers or Eagles, so fans frequently assume one of them would be next, but it is not locked in until the other game is decided.

How to know for sure

  • Check the current season’s official NFL playoff bracket or schedule page right after the other NFC divisional game finishes; it will show the confirmed NFC Championship matchup.
  • Team social accounts and major sports sites (ESPN, NFL.com, etc.) usually update the “Next Game” and opponent within minutes of all divisional games ending.

In short: if the Bears beat the Rams, they play in the NFC Championship next, against whichever NFC team wins the other divisional game that year.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.