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2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Los Angeles Rams Look to Bounce Back Following Bye Week

By Dan Parzych

Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) of the recovers a fumble and looks downfield to pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter of the game at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) of the recovers a fumble and looks downfield to pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter of the game at Twickenham Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) watches team warm up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) watches team warm up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Chicago Bears 1-6 (30) (Play Monday Night)

With all due respect to the Chicago Bears, this team will need to play a perfect game if they’re going to have any chance of winning at home against the Minnesota Vikings. Then again, this is a division rivalry game, which means the Bears may be even more motivated to shake things up in the NFC North if they can find a way to win against the Vikings.

Offense has been an issue for Chicago, but hopefully that will change with Jay Cutler returning to the lineup. While Brian Hoyer has been decent for the most part, the veteran doesn’t even compare to making the type of impact Cutler does when healthy in the lineup as Alshon Jeffery will hopefully benefit the most in the passing game.

The fact that Chicago has scored 17 points or less in six of seven games this season shows just how bad this offense has been this season, and as tough as this matchup looks on paper, don’t be surprised if the Bears make Monday’s game an interesting one. Plus, with all of the rumors surrounding Cutler’s future with the team, a strong performance against one of the league’s top defenses would be a way to make a huge statement.

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