Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Prediction – NFL Preview, Picks & Analysis

Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Prediction - NFL Preview, Picks & Analysis
MatchupLos Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears
Date2026-01-18
TimeTBA (ET)

Los Angeles Rams vs Chicago Bears Prediction & Preview — 2026-01-18

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Rams are set to face the Chicago Bears in a matchup where the Rams’ aerial attack might find advantages against the Bears’ inconsistent secondary. The Bears’ ground game could challenge the Rams’ front if they establish rhythm early. Expected score: 27–23 Los Angeles Rams, with the Rams’ passing efficiency and defensive pressure being key factors.

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Where This Game Tilts

  • The Rams’ passing attack is top-tier, regularly creating explosive plays against varied coverages.
  • The Bears’ secondary remains inconsistent, frequently allowing chunk plays in downfield situations.
  • Chicago’s running game has been improving, showing the ability to control clock and pace.
  • Los Angeles’ defensive front excels at generating pressure, disrupting opposing quarterbacks consistently.
  • The Bears’ offensive line struggles against sophisticated blitz packages, often conceding pressures.

Recent Form & Styles

The Los Angeles Rams have showcased a dynamic passing offense, leveraging their quarterback’s deep ball accuracy and a versatile receiving corps. Their pace leans towards a faster tempo, aiming to stretch defenses horizontally and vertically. On defense, the Rams excel at pressuring quarterbacks, using varied blitz schemes to disrupt timing.

Conversely, the Chicago Bears have leaned more on their running game recently, reflecting a shift towards ball control to support their defense. Their passing game, while occasionally effective, has been inconsistent, often reliant on quick strikes and play-action setups. Defensively, the Bears have been a mixed bag, with a front seven that can stifle the run but a secondary that often gets exposed by well-coordinated passing attacks.

Overall, the Rams enter this game with a balanced approach, leveraging both air and ground to exploit weaknesses. The Bears, however, will need to establish the run to mitigate the pressure on their quarterback and create manageable third downs.

Key Matchups

One of the critical matchups will be the Rams’ offensive line against the Bears’ defensive front. The Rams’ ability to protect their quarterback is essential, as the Bears have shown capability in generating pressure through their front seven. If the Rams can provide a clean pocket, their quarterback should find success against a vulnerable secondary.

On the flip side, the Bears’ run game faces a stout Rams defensive line that excels in run fits. The Bears must establish effective blocking schemes to open lanes for their running backs, aiming to control the game tempo and keep the Rams’ offense off the field. Success in this area could significantly impact the game’s flow.

Additionally, the Rams’ wide receivers face a Bears secondary prone to blown coverages. The Rams will likely target these matchups, using their receivers’ speed and route-running to create separation and explosive plays. The Bears’ cornerbacks will need to tighten coverage and communicate effectively to avoid giving up big plays.

Take Me To NFL Player Props Predictions.

Player NamePositionPropLinePredictionTrust%TrendsLast 5 GamesLast 10 GamesLast 15 GamesTeamOpp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
Player Name
Mack HollinsMack Hollins
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 10/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Austin HooperAustin Hooper
Position
TE
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 13/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson
Position
RB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 6/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Treveyon HendersonTreveyon Henderson
Position
RB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 12/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Austin HooperAustin Hooper
Position
TE
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 11/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kyle WilliamsKyle Williams
Position
DL
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 7/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Drake MayeDrake Maye
Position
QB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 6/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Sam DarnoldSam Darnold
Position
QB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 5/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Demario DouglasDemario Douglas
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 10/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Aj BarnerAj Barner
Position
TE
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 9/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Treveyon HendersonTreveyon Henderson
Position
RB
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 10/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rashid ShaheedRashid Shaheed
Position
WR
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 5/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Aj BarnerAj Barner
Position
TE
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Over
Trust%Last 5 Games
Over Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Over Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Over Hit 7/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Drake MayeDrake Maye
Position
QB
Prop
passattempts
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 5/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 10/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rashid ShaheedRashid Shaheed
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 5/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jaxon Smith NjigbaJaxon Smith Njigba
Position
WR
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 5/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 12/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 10/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rashid ShaheedRashid Shaheed
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 7/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
George HolaniGeorge Holani
Position
RB
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 12/14 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Treveyon HendersonTreveyon Henderson
Position
RB
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 7/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jack WestoverJack Westover
Position
TE
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Hunter HenryHunter Henry
Position
TE
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
George HolaniGeorge Holani
Position
RB
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 12/14 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
George HolaniGeorge Holani
Position
RB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 4/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 12/14 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Sam DarnoldSam Darnold
Position
QB
Prop
passattempts
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Sam DarnoldSam Darnold
Position
QB
Prop
passingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 6/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Drake MayeDrake Maye
Position
QB
Prop
passingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 5/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jaxon Smith NjigbaJaxon Smith Njigba
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 5/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kayshon BoutteKayshon Boutte
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Aj BarnerAj Barner
Position
TE
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 7/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson
Position
RB
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 9/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 9/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Cooper KuppCooper Kupp
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 10/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson
Position
RB
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 8/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 13/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kayshon BoutteKayshon Boutte
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 9/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Demario DouglasDemario Douglas
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 6/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 7/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Hunter HenryHunter Henry
Position
TE
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Cooper KuppCooper Kupp
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 7/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jake BoboJake Bobo
Position
WR
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 3/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 6/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jaxon Smith NjigbaJaxon Smith Njigba
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 3/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 4/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Mack HollinsMack Hollins
Position
WR
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kenneth Walker IiiKenneth Walker Iii
Position
RB
Prop
rushingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 7/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 11/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kenneth Walker IiiKenneth Walker Iii
Position
RB
Prop
receivingyards
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 1/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 9/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kenneth Walker IiiKenneth Walker Iii
Position
RB
Prop
receptions
LinePrediction
Under
Trust%Last 5 Games
Under Hit 1/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Under Hit 3/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Under Hit 8/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Kenneth Walker IiiKenneth Walker Iii
Position
RB
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 4/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Jaxon Smith NjigbaJaxon Smith Njigba
Position
WR
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 3/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 5/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 9/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson
Position
RB
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 3/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 5/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Hunter HenryHunter Henry
Position
TE
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 4/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 5/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Aj BarnerAj Barner
Position
TE
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 2/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 4/15 Times
Team
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08
Player Name
Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs
Position
WR
Prop
anytimetd
LinePrediction
Yes
Trust%Last 5 Games
Yes Hit 2/5 Times
Last 10 Games
Yes Hit 2/10 Times
Last 15 Games
Yes Hit 5/15 Times
Team
New England Patriots
Opp. EaseTempoWeatherWindOddsDate
02-08

Finally, the chess match between the Rams’ quarterback and the Bears’ defensive coordinator will be intriguing. The Rams thrive on identifying and exploiting mismatches, so the Bears must disguise their coverages and bring timely pressure to disrupt the Rams’ offensive rhythm.

Props Angles

In terms of player props, the Rams’ quarterback is a strong candidate for high passing yardage, given the Bears’ secondary vulnerabilities. Look for the Rams’ number one receiver to potentially exceed averages, as his matchup against the Bears’ corners is favorable. Additionally, the Bears’ lead running back might surpass expectations if they manage to establish the run effectively against the Rams’ front.

NFL player props predictions & insights

Venue, Travel & Weather Watch

This game will be played at Soldier Field, an outdoor venue known for its unpredictable conditions during the winter months. Both teams may face challenges with cold temperatures and potential wind, which could impact the passing game more significantly than usual. The Rams will be traveling from Los Angeles, while the Bears enjoy the comfort of home-field advantage, though they’ve had a relatively short rest period between games.

How to Watch

  • Date: 2026-01-18
  • Time: TBA (ET)
  • TV/Stream: Official broadcaster listings (TBA)

Methodology & Transparency

This prediction utilizes directional insights from recent performances, matchup analyses, and coaching tendencies to project likely outcomes. Evaluating film and contextual factors provides a nuanced understanding of each team’s strengths and weaknesses. While every effort is made to provide accurate predictions, the inherent variability of sports means outcomes are never guaranteed.

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Pick & Score

Projected score: 27–23 Los Angeles Rams. Confidence is moderate, with key factors being the Rams’ passing efficiency and defensive pressure. The Bears will need to control the game through their ground attack to tilt the balance in their favor.

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