Rams-Bears Preview Capsule: Top prop players to watch

The Chicago Bears are the No. 2 seed in the NFC after winning the North division title, and that's after finishing last in the division last season. Now they'll host the Los Angeles Rams, who travel cross-country for a second straight week.

We're looking at two great teams off two incredible comeback victories, and led by two of the league's best coaches.

Both teams will step onto the field after getting an extra day to recuperate after those thrilling wins last Saturday.

Here's a quick glance at Sunday's game:

TV: NBC/Peacock

LAST TIME OUT: Rams defeated Carolina 34-31 in the Wild Card round; Bears defeated Green Bay 31-27 in the Wild Card round.

LAST MEETING: Bears defeated the Rams 24-18 on Sept. 29, 2024.

VEGAS LINE (courtesy Westgate): Rams -4 (-108), O/U 48 1/2

BETTING TRENDS: The Rams are 13-5 SU and 12-6 ATS this season, with 11 of their 18 games going over. Los Angeles is 6-4 SU and ATS on the road. Chicago is 12-6 SU and 13-5 ATS all season, while their over/under numbers were split 9-9. The Bears are 7-2 SU and 6-3 ATS in Chicago this season. Three of their last four at Soldier Field have stayed under.

RAMS KEY PLAYERS: Quarterback Matthew Stafford had 304 yards passing and three touchdowns in the NFC Wildcard win over Carolina. He now has two or more TD passes in eight straight playoff games. Stafford has 3,300 yards passing and 25 TDs (22 passing, 3 rushing) with a 101.4 rating in 11 career postseason starts. Stafford led the NFL with 4,707 yards passing and a career-high 46 TD passes during the regular season. Running back Kyren Williams had 75 scrimmage yards and a TD catch in the Wildcard win over the Panthers. He now aims for his fifth straight postseason game with 70 or more scrimmage yards. He ranked 10th with a career-high 1,533 scrimmage yards during the regular season. He turned in 94 yards rushing with a rushing TD in the last regular-season meeting with Chicago. Wide receiver Puka Nacua had 75 scrimmage yards with a TD catch in the Wildcard win. He's aiming for his fifth straight in the postseason with 70 or more scrimmage yards. He ranked 10th during the regular season with a career-high 1,533 scrimmage yards. He had 94 yards rushing and a rushing TD in the last regular-season meeting.

PROP TO WATCH: Stafford over 2 TDs (-240)

Again, Stafford threw three touchdowns last week, and in the regular-season finale, he threw four. He's thrown three or more touchdowns in 10 games this season, and this, obviously, is as big as it gets in a do-or-die game. It's pricey, yes, but you could also tie this prop into a same-game parlay, as you can expect him to throw more than two touchdowns.

BEARS KEY PLAYERS: Quarterback Caleb Williams had 361 yards passing and two TD passes in the NFC Wildcard round. He ranked sixth with a career-high 27 TD passes and seventh with a career-high and franchise-record 3,942 pass yards this past regular season. Had two or more TD passes in the last five regular-season games, one of two to do so, along with Stafford. Running back D'Andre Swift turned in 92 scrimmage yards (54 rushing, 38 receiving) and one rushing TD in the Wildcard win over Green Bay. Had a career-high 1,386 scrimmage yards and tied a career-high with 10 TDs (9 rushing and 1 receiving) during the regular season. Swift had 70 or more scrimmage yards in five of his last six regular-season games. Wide receiver DJ Moore had 64 yards receiving and a TD catch in the Wildcard round. He hauled in a touchdown reception in the last regular-season meeting with the Rams. 

PROP TO WATCH: Williams over 230 yards passing (+105)

Last week's performance stretches far beyond the 361 yards and two touchdowns, as it was the poise he showed in bringing the Bears back from a 27-16 deficit with 6:36 left. He's now thrown for more than 230 in four of his last five games and is averaging 239 yards passing in 18 games.