Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 4 win over the Rams

The Chicago Bears earned a huge win on Sunday with a 24-18 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, which got them back to .500 at 2-2. Chicago's season feels like it can get going after this big win, as all phases were clicking.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took a big step for the second week in a row. While he didn't throw for nearly 400 yards this week, he didn't turn the ball over and did what was needed to win the football game, which is always the most important stat. He continues to get more comfortable and efficient operating the offense.

The rest of the team around him was good, as well, which played a big role in the Bears winning the game. It didn't start great on offense, but they eventually got it going with a well-rounded rushing attack. On defense, they were great as usual, holding the Rams under 20 points, which is becoming a theme this season.

As long as the defense and special teams can give the offense time to develop, the Bears could contend for a playoff spot. Here is a breakdown of the offense, defense, special teams, and coaching units following this Week 4 win:

Offense: B

Overall, this was the most efficient offensive performance of the season so far. They weren't as explosive as they were against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3 in terms of passing yards, but they didn't turn the ball over and they scored more points than the defense allowed. Williams once again showed progress in his fourth game, but the big story was the emergence of the run game, which totaled 131 yards. This was D'Andre Swift's best game with the Bears, and he led the team in rushing (93 yards and a touchdown) and receiving (72 yards).

The rest of the receiving game was spread out a little more evenly. DJ Moore had a touchdown reception but the rest of the guys were there for Caleb Williams when he threw the ball their way. The first half wasn't impressive (until a late touchdown drive), but they did what they needed in the second half, including two additional touchdown drives which helped win the game. Eventually, these guys are going to put together 60 minutes of good play which will lead to even more wins with less stress. The defense is giving the offense a chance to succeed right now, and it will get even better once they get more experience/reps together.

Defense: A-

Chicago's defense stalled five good Matthew Stafford drives to force field goal attempts. Rams kicker Joshua Karty made four of the five, which accounted for 12 of their points. Only one touchdown was scored against this great Bears defense. If they can even clean up allowing a few of those field goals, they will be seen as an even more dangerous unit. The one touchdown was a rushing score by Kyren Williams, who had a good day with 94 yards on 19 carries. The Bears defense didn't break because of Williams though. He is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he showed why on Sunday. The Bears contained him well.

One player to talk about specifically is Jaquan Brisker. He was one of the best players on the Bears as a whole which is what they like to see from their star safety. Brisker made eight tackles, had four assists, a sack, and the game-winning interception that kept Matthew Stafford from completing a game-winning drive. Defensive end Montez Sweat and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter were also standouts. Sweat had a key strip-sack on Stafford, which set up the offense for their first touchdown near the end of the first half. Meanwhile, Dexter recorded his third sack of the season, and he's tied for the league lead among defensive tackles. If the defense keeps playing exactly the way that they have through four weeks, the Bears as a whole will be a great team that is hard to play against.

Special Teams: A

The special teams unit had a solid outing, which was led by rookie punter Tory Taylor's impressive outing. Taylor showed off his ability to blast footballs with his leg, and he was a key contributor in the win. He pinned the Rams within the 20 on three separate occasions, including twice late in the fourth quarter that led to a Rams three-and-out and Brisker's game-sealing interception. Taylor was touted as a weapon coming out of the draft and he's been exactly that.

Outside of Taylor, the special teams unit had a solid outing. Kicker Cairo Santos hit the one field goal he was asked to make, as well as all three extra points. D'Andre Carter handled both punts and kicks and did an admirable job. Both of these jobs seem to be his for the foreseeable future, and he's earned it. Overall, the special teams unit should be happy with the game they had.

Coaching: C

Things were rough on offense in the first half. It felt like it was going to be a repeat of the Colts game once again, which was solely on the coaching. However, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron helped the offense turn it around in the second half which deserves respect.

Are Matt Eberflus or Waldron off the hook yet? No. However, the game against the Rams was a sign of things possibly turning around. For that, they get a C grade for their performance. Of every grade, the coaching one is the most important. If the coaches get the players to do their jobs the right way, everything else will click. If the coaches get a good grade, so will the rest of the units.

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 4 win vs Rams