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2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Los Angeles Rams Make Statement With 3-1 Record

By Dan Parzych

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick (83) celebrates after scoring a d as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) looks on in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick (83) celebrates after scoring a d as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) looks on in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) hugs Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) after beating the Detroit Lions 17-14 at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) hugs Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) after beating the Detroit Lions 17-14 at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Chicago Bears 1-3 (31)

How sad is it to think Sunday marked the second time over the last two years that John Fox won a home game as head coach for the Chicago Bears?

Even if it is sad, the Bears will take any win they can get with the way this season has gone after coming up with their first victory of 2016 against the Lions. For a team that’s frustrated over Jay Cutler, it was great to see Brian Hoyer (28 of 36 for 302 yards with two touchdowns) lead the offense while giving fans a little bit of hope moving forward.

When looking at how well the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have been playing, the chances of Chicago making a run at the division seem unlikely, but there’s still plenty of time left in 2016 season. Not only do the Bears have one of the league’s top wide receivers in Alshon Jeffery, but rookie running back Jordan Howard showed some potential after rushing for 111 yards against the Lions.

It’s only one win, but this was the type of game Chicago needed to get the monkey off their back when it comes to the fear of ending up on the wrong side of history by going winless. For now, the best thing the Bears can do is just take things one week at a time with that first win under the belt.

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