Bears vs. Rams: Going behind enemy lines to preview Week 4 matchup

The Chicago Bears (1-2) will face the Los Angeles Rams (1-2) on Sunday, where Chicago is looking to bounce back after back-to-back losses.

Chicago is coming off a 21-16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts (1-2), where the offense was again struggled to get the run game going against the league's worst run defense. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 363 yards and his first two passing touchdowns, although he did commit three turnovers. Once again, the defense did enough to win, although they struggled containing running back Jonathan Taylor, who went off for 110 yards. Now, they have a chance to rebound in Week 4 against the Rams.

Before the game, we caught up with managing editor Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire to get the scoop on the Bears’ Week 4 opponent.

Here are five questions with Rams Wire:

1. The Rams have dealt with a lot of injuries this season, including along the offensive line. How has that impacted Matthew Stafford’s play, if at all?

Cameron DaSilva: He’s still playing at an extremely high level but there’s no question he’d be putting up better numbers if he had all five starters healthy up front. He was under heavy pressure in Weeks 1 and 2, but things improved last week and he did a nice job avoiding defenders when the pocket did collapse. It hasn’t been perfect but he’s been great given the circumstances, especially without his top two receivers available.

2. With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua sidelined, who’s stepped up in the passing game?

DaSilva: Tutu Atwell has been the guy in the absence of both Kupp and Nacua, playing well in the second half against Arizona and then throughout last week’s win over the 49ers. He’s not going to be a high-volume receiver, but with his speed, he can make big plays down the field or on crossing routes where he creates separation from the defender. Jordan Whittington and Demarcus Robinson are two other receivers who should be heavily involved in the game plan.

3. Where are the Rams most vulnerable on defense?

DaSilva: They’ve been bad against both the run and the pass, but the run defense has been particularly unimpressive. The losses of Aaron Donald and Ernest Jones have had a major impact on the middle of the defense, with Troy Reeder and Christian Rozeboom struggling at inside linebacker and the defensive line lacking someone like Donald who can consistently get in the backfield against the run.

4. What’s one matchup you’ll be watching in this game?

DaSilva: Kobie Turner against Coleman Shelton. These two were teammates last season so they’ll know each other well, and I think it’s a matchup the Rams will try to take advantage of by putting Turner over the center as a nose tackle. They had success with that last week and could try it again on Sunday.

5. Who wins and why?

DaSilva: I like the Rams in this one. Their run defense is bad but Chicago’s ground game is probably even worse, which is a big break for Los Angeles. And they should be better about containing Caleb Williams after chasing Kyler Murray and Brock Purdy around the last two weeks. I’ll take the Rams, 20-17.

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