The Los Angeles Rams are advancing to the NFC title game against the Seattle Seahawks after a 20-17 overtime win over the Chicago Bears in the divisional round on Jan. 18 at Soldier Field.

Los Angeles looked on track to face the Seahawks in regulation after putting together their best offensive drive since the opening possession to start the fourth quarter. The drive ended with a five-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams, his second of the game, giving the Rams a 17-10 lead.

However, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a jaw-dropping 14-yard touchdown pass to Cole Kmet to tie the game at 17. In overtime, Williams had a costly interception, his third of the game, which returned the ball to the Rams and set up Harrison Mevis’ game-winning field goal.

After the loss, Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke about the disappointing result, considering they had Los Angeles on the ropes before the Williams interception in overtime.

“Our guys fought the entire way, just like they have all season long,” Johnson said postgame (h/t FOX Sports). “I thought this was very much like our team has been. You’ve got to give the Rams credit. Coach [Sean] McVay does a phenomenal job. Coach [Chris] Shula did a great job with their defense this week, and they ended up making a couple more plays than we did.

“And that’s why they ended up going into overtime, and they ended up coming out on top. And so, like I said, disappointing result. Our guys are feeling it right now. They all believe, man. They all believed all year long that we could find a way to win each and every week. It’s disappointing like that.”

Matthew Stafford Praises Los Angeles’ Defense

Rams QB Matthew Stafford gave praise to the defense for securing turnovers against the Bears’ offense, especially on the final interception made by Williams.

“That’s what it takes to win in the playoffs,” Stafford told reporters. “Sometimes offense is going to go out and have a great day and find a way to win it. Sometimes defense is going to go out there and have a day like they did today and keep us in it for as long as they did, and then make the play at the end to get us the ball back.

“It’s a team effort. We got a resilient group. Love being a part of it. Obviously, things we can do better, but we found a way to win the football game in January and February. That’s what matters.”

Sean McVay Gets Honest About Rams’ OT Mindset

Meanwhile, Rams head coach Sean McVay shared what he told the team heading into overtime after it appeared that Los Angeles was going to win this game in regulation until Williams’ miraculous touchdown pass.

“It was tough, but I thought what was great is, ‘Hey, we can’t do anything about it. Go on to the next play. Here we are in overtime. What happened then is done with,’” McVay said postgame. “We always talk about being in the moment, being totally and completely present… I just can’t say enough about the defense, what they did, and then for Kam Curl to be able to make that play. What a freaking catch.”