The author explains his prediction of a Bears victory over the Rams isn’t the safe choice but is based on favorable scenarios. Primary factors include brutal cold weather which unaccustomed Rams may struggle with, especially compared to the Bears’ record in low temperatures. The author also notes the Rams’ late-season defensive decline and the assumption that weather will cap offenses, giving the edge to Chicago’s proven ability to win close games (8-4 record in one-score contests). Despite acknowledging key injuries and the risk of being wrong, the writer argues that in a tight playoff game, the Bears’ “magic” and resilience are the deciding factors.
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Divisional Round score predictions and matchup analysis
By mychabi2013
