Fans set to brave cold as Bears host Rams in NFC Divisional Playoff game
The focus is going to be on Soldier Field Sunday night as the Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Asal Rezaei reports.
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The focus is going to be on Soldier Field Sunday night as the Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Asal Rezaei reports.
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