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<\/a><\/p>\nQBs: Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams both engineered 4th quarter comebacks and game winning drives to advance to the divisional round. Both quarterbacks have been clutch in the 4th quarter and have the ability to manufacture when it matters most. Stafford put together an impressive regular season (1st team All Pro) but Caleb Williams was also impressive in his second year (27 TDs : 7 INT). The knock on Caleb is the poor completion percentage (58.1%) and the head scratching plays that lead to turnovers. At this point, the quarterback with the ball in his hands at the end of the game is likely to win.<\/p>\n
Advantage: Rams (moderate)<\/p>\n
RBs: Both teams operate with a tandem in the backfield. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum rushed 24 times for 102 yards in the wild card round. Their longest run of the afternoon was only 8 yards.<\/p>\n
DeAndre Swift and Kyle Monangai rushed 21 times for 81 yards against Green Bay. I give Chicago a slight edge here with Swift\u2019s shiftiness, especially as a pass catcher in Johnson\u2019s offense. He could be a mismatch for Nate Landman and Omar Speights. Maybe a better way to say this is that the Bears ceiling is higher with their running backs but they also have a lower floor.<\/p>\n
Advantage: Bears (slight)<\/p>\n
WRs: If he hadn\u2019t already, Puka Nacua eclipses Cooper Kupp in the Rams all time WRs rankings. He\u2019s been more consistent and make plays time and time again that leaves you speechless. And I love Cooper Kupp. But Puka\u2019s first three years have been pretty special. The only concerns I have right now with the Rams wide receivers is 1) Davante Adams has been underwhelming between the 30s and oftentimes letting the ball get too deep to his body, and 2) this offense needs to capitalize on Tutu Atwell\u2019s speed if even as a decoy! Think back to Weeks 4 and 5 where the Colts and 49ers defenses had to respect his ability to take the top off. That allowed for Stafford to pick apart those teams\u2019 secondaries.<\/p>\n
The Bears wide receivers could be a similar challenge as Carolina\u2019s. Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and DJ Moore are all 6\u20190\u201d or taller and all way 200+ lbs. None of them are the featured target, making the Rams secondary have to factor all three guys and the tight ends.<\/p>\n
TEs: The Rams should have all four tight ends healthy for the first time since\u2026 I don\u2019t know even know. With the lack of connectivity with Adams and a WR3, the Rams need their tight ends to help move the chains.<\/p>\n
Colston Loveland is the focal point of the Bears offense. Loveland led the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Since the second half of the season, he has become Caleb Williams preferred target. In the last 3 games he has played, he has seen 38 targets.<\/p>\n
Advantage: Bears (moderate)<\/p>\n
OL: The early indication is that Kevin Dotson will be able to return for Sunday\u2019s game after missing a month due to an ankle sprain in Week 16. This should be a huge upgrade for Los Angeles as their run game has fallen off in recent weeks. Dotson\u2019s size is also a significant upgrade over Justin Dedich. On the other side of the ball is Gervon Dexter who is 6\u20196\u201d and 330 lbs.<\/p>\n