Frequently Asked Questions
How did Ben Johnson turn the Bears from 5-12 to division champions so quickly?
Johnson completely transformed the Bears offense after taking over from the previous coaching staff, turning a unit that looked "designed by a drunk toddler" into one averaging 2.26 points per drive — the highest for a Bears team since 2002. Under his system, the Bears rank 8th in points per game and 4th in yards per play.
How much has Caleb Williams improved in his second season under Ben Johnson?
Williams has dramatically improved from his rookie year, increasing from 3,541 to 3,942 passing yards and from 20 to 27 touchdowns while maintaining a stellar 1.2% interception rate. His 4th quarter EPA in the second half of the season ranks 2nd in the entire NFL, showing he performs best under pressure.
What makes the Rams offense so dangerous for the Bears defense?
The Rams have the #1 offense in football, averaging nearly 400 yards and 30.5 points per game, led by Matthew Stafford's 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns. Their receiving duo of Puka Nacua (1,715 yards) and Davante Adams (782 yards) will attack a Bears secondary that allowed 36 passing touchdowns this season, second-worst in the league.
How cold will it be for the Bears vs Rams playoff game at Soldier Field?
The forecast calls for temperatures between 7 and 20 degrees with brutal wind chill. This is significant because the Rams are a dome team that hasn't played a game in temperatures below 45 degrees all season, while dome teams have gone just 2-15 in sub-freezing games since 2000.
How many fourth-quarter comeback wins do the Bears have this season?
The Bears have seven fourth-quarter comeback wins this season, including erasing an 18-point deficit against the Packers in the Wild Card round. This resilience has earned them the "Team of Destiny" label as they've repeatedly found ways to win close games.