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

Matchup	Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears
Date	2026-01-18
Time	TBA (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 Name	Position	Prop	Line	Prediction	Trust%	Trends	Last 5 Games	Last 10 Games	Last 15 Games	Team	Opp. Ease	Tempo	Weather	Wind	Odds	Date
Player Name Hunter Henry	Position TE	Prop receptions	Line 3.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 3.3	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -102BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name George Holani	Position RB	Prop receptions	Line 1.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 0.4	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds 116BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Austin Hooper	Position TE	Prop receptions	Line 0.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 1.5	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -194BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Stefon Diggs	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 4.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 4.5	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds 105BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Cooper Kupp	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 3.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 3.0	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -143BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Rhamondre Stevenson	Position RB	Prop receptions	Line 3.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 2.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -167BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Kayshon Boutte	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 2.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 2.3	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -141BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Demario Douglas	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 1.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 1.8	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -203BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Jaxon Smith Njigba	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 6.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 7.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds 117BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Aj Barner	Position TE	Prop receptions	Line 2.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 3.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -164BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Mack Hollins	Position WR	Prop receptions	Line 2.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 3.2	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -158BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Treveyon Henderson	Position RB	Prop receptions	Line 0.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 1.5	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -222BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Kenneth Walker Iii	Position RB	Prop receptions	Line 2.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 2.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds 110BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Jaxon Smith Njigba	Position WR	Prop rushingyards	Line 0.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 1.7	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -312BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Rhamondre Stevenson	Position RB	Prop rushingyards	Line 50.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 48.5	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -111BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Treveyon Henderson	Position RB	Prop rushingyards	Line 18.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 56.5	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -114BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name George Holani	Position RB	Prop rushingyards	Line 10.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 6.2	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -113BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Drake Maye	Position QB	Prop rushingyards	Line 35.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 32.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -114BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Sam Darnold	Position QB	Prop rushingyards	Line 5.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 4.4	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -117BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Kenneth Walker Iii	Position RB	Prop rushingyards	Line 71.5BestLines	Prediction Under	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 64.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -111BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Rashid Shaheed	Position WR	Prop rushingyards	Line 4.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 6.1	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds -105BestOdds	Date 02-08
Player Name Aj Barner	Position TE	Prop rushingyards	Line 0.5BestLines	Prediction Over	Trust% MembersOnly	Trends 0.8	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	Opp. Ease MembersOnly	Tempo MembersOnly	Weather MembersOnly	Wind MembersOnly	Odds 108BestOdds	Date 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.

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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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