The Los Angeles Rams (1-2) are set to face off against the Chicago Bears (1-2) this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, with FOX airing the game. The BetMGM NFL odds favor the Bears by 1½ points. In their last meeting on Sept. 12, 2021, the Rams emerged victorious with a 34-14 win over the Bears in Los Angeles. The Bears hold the series lead at 54-39-3.

The Rams are coming off a win against the 49ers with a score of 27-24, while the Bears suffered a 21-16 loss to Indianapolis last week. In terms of offensive rankings, the Rams sit at 19th overall, 29th in rushing, 9th in passing, and 20th in scoring. On the other hand, the Bears rank 30th overall, 31st in rushing, 25th in passing, and 22nd in scoring. Defensively, the Rams are struggling, ranking last overall, 30th in rushing defense, 29th in passing defense, and 31st in scoring defense. The Bears defense, however, ranks 8th overall, 17th in rushing defense, 7th in passing defense, and 10th in scoring defense.

An interesting player to watch for the Rams is WR Tutu Atwell, who stepped up in the last game with four receptions for 93 yards. With key players like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua out, Atwell’s performance will be crucial for the Rams. As for the Bears, QB Caleb Williams, the top overall draft pick, showed promise in the previous game, setting a rookie record of 363 passing yards.

The Rams might rely on RB Kyren Williams against the Bears’ defensive line, especially with key players out due to injuries. Williams, who made his first Pro Bowl last season, has been a consistent performer for the Rams in the running game. In terms of injuries, the Rams came out of the last game without any new setbacks, but Kupp remains out. Meanwhile, the Bears could see the return of six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen after missing the past two games.

In their last matchup against the Bears in 2021, Rams’ QB Matthew Stafford had an impressive game, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns. The Rams are on a three-game winning streak against the Bears. Stafford is poised to surpass Eli Manning in career passing yards, needing 223 more yards to achieve this milestone.

For fantasy football enthusiasts, it is suggested to keep an eye on Kyren Williams, as he may excel against a struggling Bears defense. The game promises to be an interesting clash between the Rams and Bears, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the league.