September 27th 2024

NFL Week 4 Betting Preview: Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams

The Chicago Bears return home as favorites this Sunday against the LA Rams.
Many question why the Bears would be favorites here when they have performed
so horribly week in and week out since the start of the season. It’s safe to say
oddsmakers are banking on the injuries finally catching up to the Rams, who are
one of the most banged-up teams in the NFL.

The Rams will be without both elite WR’s Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. In
addition to that Guard Jonah Jackson, safety John Johnson III, guard Steve Avila,
and tackle Joe Noteboom will also miss Week 4 with injuries. To say that LA has
been decimated by injuries this season would be an understatement.
One bright spot for the Chicago Bears has been their defense, with one of the best
secondaries in football I just find it hard to see Stafford and LA having any type of
success. While this offense has been horrible to watch, Caleb Williams continues to
make strides throwing for more yards every week since week 1 and finally getting
over the 300 passing yard mark.

It’s no secret that Chicago’s rushing attack has struggled this season. To take some
pressure off Caleb Williams, the Bears need to establish a more effective ground
game. I anticipate that Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert will receive increased
touches this week, while the team shifts away from featuring Swift and utilizes him
primarily as a third-down back. Once the Bears can solidify their running game, it
will open up opportunities for the entire offense to thrive.

I expect the Bears to finally put up some points at home in this spot and get out of
Soldier Field not only winning the game but covering the spread of 2.5 as well.
Give me the Bears to win 24-17 as my official prediction for Sunday’s game.