"But the Rams' defense stepped up when they needed to most, with safety Kam Curl intercepting a Caleb Williams pass in overtime to give Los Angeles the ball back at their 22 yard line. It was the Rams' third takeaway of the game, with two other inteceptions by cornerback Cobie Durant.The Rams' three interceptions are their most in a playoff game since a franchise-record six in the 2001 divisional round against the Packers, according to ESPN Research."
"The Rams defense also held the Bears to 3 of 6 on fourth downs, including a stop near the goal line with 3:06 left in the fourth quarter. While not a pretty game for the Rams, it was enough to send them to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since they won Super Bowl LVI during the 2021 season."
"What to make of the QB performance: Stafford and the Rams offense went cold for much of the first three quarters, but put together a drive when it mattered most to give the Rams the lead midway through the fourth quarter. Stafford was sacked four times by the Bears, his most sacks taken since the Philadelphia Eagles had five in the 2024 divisional round game that ended Los Angeles' season, according to ESPN Research."
The Los Angeles Rams struggled offensively for much of the divisional round, totaling 174 yards through three quarters. The Rams' defense produced three interceptions, including an overtime pick by safety Kam Curl and two by cornerback Cobie Durant, and limited the Bears to 3-of-6 on fourth-down attempts. A goal-line stop with 3:06 remaining preserved the win. Matthew Stafford and the offense revived late, overcoming four sacks to drive for the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter. The victory sends the Rams to the NFC Championship Game; they will face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
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