Chicago Bears embrace brutal cold as Ben Johnson pushes urgency vs Rams in NFC playoffs

Winter is expected to play a major role when the Chicago Bears host the Los Angeles Rams, with forecasts calling for temperatures in the teens, biting wind chills, and the possibility of snow. Head coach Ben Johnson has leaned into that reality all week. At Halas Hall, heaters have been off limits during practice, a deliberate move aimed at hardening the roster for what awaits on Sunday. Safety Kevin Byard said the approach has not been universally popular, but he believes it will matter when the game begins. “I think Ben has been doing...