Chicago Bears: 5 X-factors for getting a win in Week 7 vs. Rams

1. Foles doesn’t need to be spectacular for the Bears to win

Critics of the Bears point out that Foles isn’t much of an upgrade over Mitchell Trubisky. Their stats are pretty similar but the big difference is how Foles manages the game. He reads defenses better and can make the adjustments needed to get things done.

Foles has seen it all in his career and there isn’t anything the Rams could do that could rattle or confuse him. Because of that, he can go to the sideline and tell Nagy that what he’s calling won’t work and Nagy will trust him.

Sure, having a quarterback who throws for 300+ yards and 3 touchdowns regularly is great to have. The Bears don’t have that, however, so they do what they can. Foles rarely makes a mistake that costs his team a victory. Some people point to almost here and almost there, but they weren’t so it doesn’t matter. Even the greatest quarterbacks have throws that were “almost intercepted.”

Foles just has to be a game manager. If he just does that, he’ll find himself making some big plays. Some see this team as being extremely tough, but I think the Bears can have success. First of all, Goff needs to get over his troubles against the Bears defense. If he can’t, Foles and the offense can find themselves in good field position.

One thing to keep in mind is that this same team lost to the decimated San Francisco 49ers. Jimmy Garoppolo, who has struggled this season, completed 70 percent of his passes for 268 yards and 3 touchdowns. Also, all four of their wins were against the NFC East. They’re already done with the division so they have to show they can beat teams from other divisions.

If Foles is patient he’ll find some opportunities to cash in. He usually is, except last week on his interception. He admitted it was a stupid play and that he was trying to do too much.

Foles is excited to play for the Chicago Bears. Some may underestimate what Foles did in last week’s postgame press conference but he likely sealed his teammates’ trust in him with that performance. He oozed leadership with his excitement and defense of his teammates.

If the Chicago Bears pull off this “upset”, let’s see if the media’s stubborn dismissal of their performances continues. They have a chance to convince many that they are real contenders. The media may not like it but the Bears prefer to win ugly than lose pretty.