Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. Credit: AP/Jeff Roberson

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Byron Young was also voted All-NFC by the PFWA, his first selection in Year 3 as a pro. All three players were deserving of league-wide recognition, and both Stafford and Nacua are contenders for year-end awards from the Associated Press; Stafford for MVP and Nacua for Offensive Player of the Year.

After Caleb Williams' miracle TD throw, Bears' head coach Ben Johnson opted to merely kick the extra point and force overtime.

The play in the Broncos game was more controversial, as Denver defensive back Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Josh Allen in overtime on a play that looked like it could have been ruled a Brandin Cooks catch. Denver scored the game-winning field goal on the ensuing possession, which only elevated the controversy surrounding the interception.

The NFL Playoffs continued this weekend with four Divisional round games to determine the AFC and NFC Conference Championship matchups. The New England Patriots will head to Denver to face the AFC’s top-seeded Broncos,

After Cairo Santos’ 48-yard field goal, the Rams were able to move the ball into field goal range on passes to tight end Tyler Higbee and running back Kyren Williams. Matthew St