(670 The Score) The Bears (1-2) host the Los Angeles Rams (1-2) on Sunday, with kickoff set for noon CT.
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You can check out all of 670’s preview coverage of the Bears-Rams matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our 670 hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (2-1): Rams 23, Bears 20
It's just hard to come out of the Bears' loss to the Colts and feel confident about the coaching staff's ability to coax a victory away from Rams coach Sean McVay and his team. This was the year that Matt Eberflus was tasked with making his presence felt more on Sundays – but in a positive way. With McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams found a way to overcome injuries and beat the 49ers. Something tells me they're going to do the same in Chicago.
Matt Spiegel (2-1): Bears 24, Rams 21
Caleb Williams does enough.
Chris Tannehill (2-1): Rams 23, Bears 17
It’s a huge game for the Bears, but the news of Darnell Wright's back injury couldn’t come at a worse time. The optimist in me hopes that some shuffling on the offensive line could lead to a revamped unit and perhaps the Bears could get their run game going. The realist in me knows that the Rams are better-coached under Sean McVay, and the NFL through three weeks has reminded us yet again that coaching matters.
Chris Emma (2-1): Bears 25, Rams 20
Believe it or not, the Bears are getting better. It hasn't been pretty across the first three weeks, but there has indeed been progress. It will be more clear Sunday as Caleb Williams leads a clean operation at Soldier Field and the home team earns a win.
Paul Pabst (2-1): Bears 23, Rams 21
This is a tough one. The Rams beat the 49ers last week despite missing injured receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Facing a spotty Colts quarterback and a poor rush defense, the Bears found a way to lose last week. That said, with very little confidence, I’ll take the Bears over the Rams. I can't stress to you enough how little confidence I have in this pick.
Enjoy the football. And a free tip to the Bears – save your timeouts for the end of the game.
Evan Thomas (2-1): Rams 21, Bears 17
I’ll take Sean McVay over Matt Eberflus, Matthew Stafford over Caleb Williams and the Rams’ defensive line over the Bears’ offensive line.
Alex Kuhn (2-1): Rams 21, Bears 17
The Bears are exploring their options on the offensive line, and that’s a terrifying development to learn of three games into the season. Despite the fact that Caleb Williams threw for 363 yards last week, I have no confidence that the Bears offensive staff can put together a game plan that can be executed successfully in the critical situations necessary to win. The Rams are hurting, but I think they find a way to win as the Bears make just enough mistakes in critical moments to lose.
Tyler Ferengul (2-1): Rams 20, Bears 17
While the Bears offense could perhaps be getting better – at least in the passing game – the Rams know they can slow the running game down and make it tough on Caleb Williams. The Bears have more talent available both offensively and defensively, but the Rams have the coaching advantage. Sean McVay can easily outcoach Matt Eberflus and Shane Waldron. The Rams will make Williams try to win the game, which will be a tough task. And I’m afraid the Bears will fall into the same trap that plagued them last week. Williams won’t have a bad game, but it’ll be tough for him to try and win with no ground game support.
Robbie Triano (3-0): Rams 24, Bears 17
Let's have a real conversation about this Bears team. I'd like you, the reader, to kindly remove your meatball-ness from the equation and put down the needle and vial of Bears hopium you were consuming this offseason. The Bears are a football team that currently has to win in the margins. When your offense is tailored around a rookie quarterback and an offensive line that would rather collectively lie down and take a nap on fourth-and-goal, you have to get every small decision and detail right in order to win. Now brace yourself for a shot of reality that tastes more bitter than Malort left in the sun. As long as Matt Eberflus is your head coach, you will always lose in the margins. That timeout you needed in the fourth quarter? Well, it’s gone after another weekly failed challenge call. The chance to give your defense a moment to breathe? The Bears just had to abruptly run back on the field after Velus Jones Jr. fumbled another return. The offense that needs a score to stay alive? The offensive coordinator that Eberflus hired just called for a speed option in a short-yardage situation. How about the chess match aspect of football? Well, Eberflus was too stunned that the offense finally scored a touchdown to remember basic algebra and go for two, burning that other timeout you needed. Eberflus is a deeply flawed head coach, and his beard and beautifully coiffed hair can’t hide his mistakes against a real head coach like Sean McVay (who’s good at his job and handsome). After the Bears’ third straight loss, it's time for general manager Ryan Poles to also have a real conversation with himself. Because as long as Eberflus is in charge, the ceiling for the Bears will always be low.
Tyler Buterbaugh (2-1): Rams 17, Bears 14
This Rams team is pretty beaten up without its two top receivers, but I still give them the edge over the Bears, mainly due to coaching. We saw improvement from Caleb Williams last week, but the Bears couldn’t get their run game going against the worse rush defense in the NFL. We’ll see a close game due to the Bears defense, but I still need to see more from the offense to have higher expectations.
Sean Sears (2-1): Bears 24, Rams 20
I have no idea what to expect from the Bears offense, but I think the Rams secondary will give up more big plays than the Bears secondary. Caleb Williams needs to limit the turnovers. If he does that, connects on a few deep shots and the Bears defense contains the Rams’ run game, it feels like enough for a win at home for Chicago.