The Bears’ success hinges on Caleb Williams’ performance. The team has upgraded the play caller and playmakers around the former No. 1 overall pick to ensure his success as the franchise quarterback. Given their commitment to him, he must play exceptionally well for the Bears to win each week. From his decision making to his accuracy to his willingness to play on schedule, Williams must bring his A game for the Bears offense to thrive in Week 4.
Rome Odunze has supplanted DJ Moore as the Bears’ WR1. The second-year pro can make plays on the perimeter on various “catch-and-run” concepts, particularly WR screens and crossing routes at short and intermediate range. With his size, strength and physicality overwhelming defenders in space, the Raiders must pay attention to Odunze’s whereabouts on pivotal downs.
Terrell Edmunds is the big play linebacker who fits the mold of the gold jacket players (Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary and Brian Urlacher) who traditional play the “MIKE” linebacker role for the “Monsters of the Midway.” As an instinctive sideline to sideline defender with outstanding range and ball skills, the veteran has a knack for coming up with the game-changing play that tilts the game in the Bears’ favor.