Wild Card Saturday Recap: Rams and Bears Leave With Clutch Wins

Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman recap the first games of the 2026 playoffs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears take down the Green Bay Packers after yet another improbable comeback. The Carolina Panthers gave the Los Angeles Rams a scare, forcing Matthew Stafford's squad into a close fourth quarter. What's next for the Panthers after being eliminated in Bryce Young's career postseason debut? And should Sean McVay be concerned about his team's flaws going into the divisional round?

Rundown (timestamps are approximate)

0:00 Welcome to the show

0:05 Packers-Bears

11:30 Caleb Williams & Bears offense

13:07 Colston Loveland

14:20 Packers defense

18:00 Should Packers loss result in firings?

27:55 Bears outlook

32:00 Caleb Williams pt 2

35:36 Rams-Panthers

39:03 Panthers defense

41:21 Matthew Stafford & Rams offense

50:20 Panthers offense

53:20 How concerned should Rams be?

59:42 What's next for Panthers?

Host: Robert Mays

Co-Hosts: Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman

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