There are a lot of debates about the Rams vs. Bears game; the students of Collinsville said that “The football game was rigged,” but most of the students wanted the Bears to win. The Bears appeared on the edge of winning in the closing seconds of regulation. This game was really intense, as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw a magnificent pass, one of the most improbable late touchdowns in franchise history, with a 14-yard touchdown to Cole Kent with 18 seconds left, tying the score at 17-17 and forcing overtime. In overtime, an interception by Rams safety Kam Curl set up Harrison Mevis ‘ 42-yard game-winning field goal. The students said, “The Rams dodged a bullet” in the close victory and highlighted the back-and-forth intensity of the matchup. The Rams captured emotional reactions following key plays like the game-winning field goal, celebrating cornerbacks’ big moments, and clutch defense plays.

On the bears side, it shows Good morning football, having breakdowns of the game’s key moments, but the Bears offense had some big plays, but struggled with consistency early and mid-game. The offensive line was inconsistent, especially against stunts and delayed blitzes. Social media-wise, this matchup broke viewership records. Students who are fans of the Bears had displayed a wide range of emotions after the loss. The Bears and Rams divisional playoff game became one of the most-watched NFL playoff broadcasts in years, averaging 45.4 million viewers across digital platforms like NBC and Peacock, while also peaking at 52.6 million viewers during the last five minutes. The Rams were favored to win against the Bears; now, the Bears are eliminated from the playoffs, having lost 20-17.