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Ben Johnson isn't going to overlook Matthew Stafford before Bears-Rams showdown
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Los Angeles Rams v Carolina Panthers | Jared C. Tilton/GettyImagesAs the Chicago Bears continue their playoff run, the competition only increases.
After defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-27 at Soldier Field in the NFC Wild Card, the Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round.
That means the Bears will face a familiar opponent, someone who played in the NFC North for 12 seasons: Matthew Stafford. The Rams’ veteran quarterback finished his 17th season in the NFL and led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns. Stafford, 37, played in all 17 games and threw just eight interceptions on 597 passing attempts.
