Rams cannot take these Bears lightly, and here's how to avoid a trap game:

(1) - Rams secondary is still chaotic

The LA Rams secondary is struggling with injuries. But even the players who are healthy are not meeting expectations. And that's another problem. The thing is, the Rams seem to have just enough secondary energy to stymie one significant receiver from the opposing offense. The problem is that almost all NFL offenses have at least two if not three solid receivers.

In Week 1, the Rams were able to harness Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta. But WR Jameson Williams appeared unstoppable. In Week 2, the Rams were able to keep Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride somewhat subdued. But rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. was unstoppable. In Week 3, the Rams secondary defended San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk fairly well. But WR Jauan Jennings was unstoppable. And when I say unstoppable, I means unstoppable:

• Week 1 - WR Jameson Williams | 5 of 9 receptions | 121 receiving yards | 1 touchdown
• Week 2 - WR Marvin Harrison Jr, | 4 of 8 receptions | 130 receiving yards | 2 touchdowns
• Week 3 - WR Jauan Jennings | 11 of 12 receptions | 175 receiving yards | 3 touchdowns

It's an alarming trend. And if the Rams cannot figure out some way to reverse their ineptness, they can look forward to rookie WR Rome Odunze catching 10+ passes for 200+ receiving yards and four touchdowns. If that happens, the Rams offense will have a tough task of putting up enough points to stay in this game

Will the secondary allow another receiver to make a compelling case for OROY? Perhaps not, but the Bears wide receiver room is quite capable of shredding NFL secondaries. They boast WR D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen, and TE Cole Kmet. So any receiver the defensive backs try to neutralize, rookie QB Caleb Williams will have an array of alternatives to throw to.

That's when the trouble starts.

The Rams pass rush has to show up and find the range early in this one. If the Rams can get some quarterback sacks going in this one, they can dictate the Bears offense to third downs with long distances. That will keep the defense in the driver's seat

The offense and special teams bailed the defense out in Week 3. To win in Week 4, it will be up to the defense to set the tone and carry the load.

As always, thanks for listening.