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The Bears are gearing up for a Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, where they're looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses. Chicago's offense is looking to find its identity after another poor showing in Week 3, where offensive coordinator Shane Waldron took accountability for one questionable play call in a loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
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Bears OC Shane Waldron takes accountability for failed 4th-and-goal
On Thursday, Waldron addressed the media for the first time after Sunday's loss, where he took full accountability for that fourth-and-goal speed option play. Waldron noted the offense needed to get to the line of scrimmage sooner to get what they wanted from the look. But he said "all those things start with me" and "I have to be better."
Bears vs. Rams: 3 keys for Chicago's offense in Week 4
The offense had undeniably struggled last week, but still the gradual improvements we saw the first couple weeks continued. Most notably, the offensive line improved in pass protection and Williams made a big leap from Week 2, throwing for over 350 yards and two touchdowns. Those minor refinements mean little if the Bears can’t come away with a win at the end of the day, so they’ll be looking to take a big step forward and become a unit that can consistently score. While talented, the Rams’ defense has proven to be vulnerable at this early stage of the year, providing the offense with a prime opportunity to have a statement game.
Bears vs. Rams: Causes for concern in Week 4 matchup
With both teams sharing identical records and looking to get some stability early in the season, there are causes for concerns for the Bears in Week 4. A memorable foe, an intelligently-used weapon, and the Bears' own problems are three of the biggest areas of concern against the Rams.
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