Who do Bears or Rams play next? Explaining potential opponents in 2026 NFL playoff bracket

The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday.

To get here, both teams required heroics from their quarterbacks. Caleb Williams and Matthew Stafford had to leave game-winning drives in the final minutes of their wild-card matchups.

The Rams won the Super Bowl in the 2021-22 season, which was also their last appearance in the NFC Championship Game. However, the Chicago Bears are looking to play in that game for the first time since 2011.

Here is more on who the Bears or Rams could play next in the 2026 NFL playoffs. 

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Who could the Bears or Rams play next?

Since it's the NFL Divisional Round, the Bears and Rams could face the same opponents in the next stage. The victorious team in their game will advance to the AFC Championship, where they'll meet the winner of the Seattle Seahawks. 

After the Seahawks dominated the San Francisco 49ers, they will earned home-field advantage in the NFC Championship Game. Lumen Field is a challenging venue, and Seattle earned the right to host by securing the No. 1 seed.

NFL playoff bracket 2026