Cold, windy forecast for Rams-Bears divisional game in Chicago

Cbssports: The Los Angeles Rams will face the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in a divisional round matchup expected to feature frigid temperatures and wintry conditions.

The high in Chicago on Sunday is projected to be 21 degrees with a wind chill in the single digits, and there is a 69% chance of light snow showers with 20 mph winds and gusts to 27 mph, per AccuWeather. Those elements — including 20-plus mph winds — are likely to challenge the passing game even with strong-armed quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams. The Bears should be more accustomed to cold weather, while the Rams come from sunny Los Angeles and play their home games indoors.

Last year the Rams lost 28-22 in the divisional round on a snowy evening in Philadelphia, when Stafford fumbled twice (losing one) and Kyren Williams also turned it over once; those two turnovers proved pivotal in the loss to the eventual Super Bowl champions. Ball security will be paramount again in potentially snowy, slick conditions, and Los Angeles is a 3.5-point favorite on the road with a 48.5 point total at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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