Cold Soldier Field Conditions Give Bears an Edge Over Rams

Story byJan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) takes the field prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Ayden HagemannThu, January 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM UTC·4 min readNow that the dust has settled from the Chicago Bears’ first playoff win in 15 years, the celebration period is officially over. The focus shifts to Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, where the winner secures a spot in the NFC Championship. Thankfully for Chicago, Soldier Field — the home of the Bears — will be beneficial for numerous reasons. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBears Lucky to Be Hosting Another GameChicago clinched the NFC North title entering Week 17 after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens. At that point, the Bears locked themselves into a top-three seed in the conference.