Bears’ cold weather practices could help vs. Rams in frigid playoff game
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Key Points:
- Ben Johnson has transformed the Chicago Bears' culture in his first season, leading the team to three wins away from their first Super Bowl in 40 years after inheriting a struggling five-win team.
- The Bears have developed a habit of winning close games this season, reflecting a newfound belief and confidence under Johnson's leadership.
- Johnson emphasized physical preparation, including practicing without heaters to acclimate players to cold weather, which could be advantageous as the Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in snowy, 14-degree conditions.
- The Bears and Rams last met in the playoffs in 1986, a game remembered for iconic "Bear Weather" conditions that favored Chicago, a narrative the team and fans are hopeful will repeat.
- The upcoming
