Experience wins out as Rams survive Bears' late-game magic | Opinion

 Nothing matters at this time of year except the result.

The Los Angeles Rams know that. Someday Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will, too.

It wasn't the best game Matthew Stafford has had in these or any other playoffs. It wasn't the best game Sean McVay has called, either.

But gifted a second chance by the Bears' hubris, Stafford and McVay got it done, taking advantage of their experience and making the plays when they counted for a 20-17 win and a spot in the NFC Championship for the second time in four years.