Bears vs. Rams: Cold Temperatures Could Pose Problems for LA
The Bears are 9-10 in their last 19 games when the mercury drops below 35 degrees
By James Neveau ••
The temperature at Soldier Field on Sunday is expected to be in the low 30’s, and while that may not matter to hearty Chicagoans, it could pose a challenge to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Rams, who moved back to Los Angeles in 2016 after a 21-year stay in St. Louis, get to play their home games in one of the NFL’s warmest climates, and their trips into cold weather cities have not gone well historically.
According to Pro Football Reference, when the temperature at game time is 35 degrees or below, the Rams are 7-15 since the NFL and AFL merged in 1970. They have lost nine of their last 11 games in those kinds of temperatures, and the Bears will have to hope that trend continues when the two teams play at Soldier Field on Sunday night.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Allen Robinson #12 of the Chicago Bears makes a catch during the second quarter while defended by B.W. Webb #23 of the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants leaps over Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears for extra yardage during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Grant Haley #34 of the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears is pushed out of bounds by Michael Thomas #31 of the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears catches a first down pass against Landon Collins #21 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears talks with Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the game at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears celebrates his touchdown in the final seconds of regulation play with teammates Bobby Massie #70 and Josh Bellamy #15 to force overtime against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants misses a pass in overtime as Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears defends at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Rams have played in one such game since they moved to LA in 2016, winning a 23-20 decision against the Denver Broncos earlier this year. Jared Goff was limited to 174 passing yards in that game and was sacked five times, and he also threw an interception in the winning effort.
As for the Bears, they have plenty of experience in those types of games, going 9-10 in their last 19 games when the mercury is below 35 degrees. They have won their last three games in those conditions, including a 25-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings in a nationally televised game earlier this season.
