Chicago managed 1 quarter of respectable offense in their first three games, finally discovering Kmet’s usefulness and Odunze’s ability. They are one of the worst passing teams in the again, bottom of completion %, yds/att, TD/Int and sacks. They are okay on short distance yardage and abysmal at long throws, with the exception of completed but wholly unsuccessful Hail Mary attempt.
They also can’t run the ball for horsefeathers.
All of that is fine in the long term development of Caleb Williams but not good for the team’s chances to compete in the near term. And with a terrible coaching staff regularly making bad decisions this team could be in for a really disappointing season that should result in a house cleaning (but likely won’t).
The defense is good but can’t win games on its own when not playing basement dwellers. Hopefully the offense can build on its 4th quarter success last week and pull off a win against a rams team coming off an upset win. If they lose the second of back to back very winnable games (bears -2.5) the Carolina game next week suddenly becomes must win. 1-4 with the back half of this schedule coming up would be a tall task.