Back to just one Monday night game in Week 7 – barring COVID-related changes – as the Bears visit the Rams. L.A. opened as a 7-point betting favourite on the NFL odds.
This could easily have some playoff seeding ramifications down the line. The Bears probably aren’t winning the NFC North with Green Bay a better team, and the Rams probably aren’t winning the NFC West with Seattle a better team. However, with the addition of the third Wild-Card spot this season, both Chicago and L.A. have good shots at playoff football.
Monday Night Football Point Spread and Betting Analysis
It’s the third season in a row that two of the three top media markets in the United States will face off. Both were very defensive-oriented games. In 2018 when both were eventual playoff teams, the Bears beat the visiting Rams 15-6. Of course, L.A. would reach the Super Bowl that season and lose to the Patriots.
Last year in Week 11, the Rams were the home team and prevailed 17-7. Neither team reached 300 yards of offence. Todd Gurley, now with Atlanta, rushed for 97 yards and a TD for L.A. Jared Goff was not great, throwing for just 173 yards and a pick. Chicago did nothing on the ground and Mitchell Trubisky (now the backup) did little in the air, throwing for 190 yards with a TD and a pick.
Chicago has covered the spread in seven of the past 10 in the series. Needless to say, the total went under in the previous two. This will be the Bears’ first-ever game at the new SoFi Stadium in L.A.
Chicago Bears
The Bears are simply not a very good football team but 5-1 is 5-1 (first time since 2012). Entering this season, there were 102 teams that started 5-1 since the NFL went to 12 playoff teams in 1990, and 85 went on to make the playoffs (83.3 per cent). Chicago was held to 261 yards on Sunday, but the defence was terrific in a 23-16 win at Carolina.
The Bears sacked Teddy Bridgewater four times, picked him off twice and recovered a Mike Davis fumble. The defence is going to have to continue to play at a high level for this team to beat even decent clubs because Chicago can’t run the ball whatsoever and QB Nick Foles is average at best. He did throw for a TD to rookie second-round tight end Cole Kmet and rush for one Sunday. The Bears appeared to get out of the game healthy.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams fell to 4-2 with Sunday night’s 24-16 loss at struggling and injury-ravaged San Francisco. Jared Goff missed open receivers all night and finished 19 of 38 for 198 yards two TDs and a pick. You aren’t going to win often in the modern-day NFL when attempting 5.2 yards per pass. The Rams had the ball for just 22:05. Rather surprisingly, second-round rookie RB Cam Akers didn’t have a single touch.
Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald was neutralized, hitting 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo only once. The Rams had eight sacks last week in a win over Washington and none on Sunday. All four of L.A.’s wins are vs. the NFC East.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Bears vs. Rams?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 17 Oct 2:56pm | CHI | -7 +101 | O +47 -110 |
Closing 26 Oct 11:36pm | CHI | -6.5 -102 | O +44 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bears Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1070 |
Passing |
2055 |
Receiving |
102 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
8 |
Rushing |
625 |
Passing |
3952 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
13.5 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
199 |
Receiving |
6 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns |
2 |
Rushing |
221 |
Passing |
329 |
Receiving |
12 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Rams Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1070 |
Passing |
2055 |
Receiving |
102 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
8 |
Rushing |
625 |
Passing |
3952 |
Receiving |
92 |
Sacks |
13.5 |
Interceptions |
4 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
199 |
Receiving |
6 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns |
2 |
Rushing |
221 |
Passing |
329 |
Receiving |
12 |
Sacks |
2 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Weather

temp | 71 |
condition | cloudy |
wind | Southeast 6mph |
Injuries
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Duke Shelley (CB)
Josh Woods (LB)
Roquan Smith (LB)
Darnell Mooney (WR)
Deon Bush (S)
Akiem Hicks (DT)
Charles Leno Jr. (T)
Bilal Nichols (NT)
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Jared Goff (QB)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Andrew Whitworth (T)
Terrell Lewis (LB)
Cooper Kupp (WR)
John Wolford (QB)
Leonard Floyd (LB)
Raymond Calais (RB)
David Edwards (T)
Joe Noteboom (OL)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Allen Robinson II (WR) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Robinson is expected to suit up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints despite a hamstring injury. |
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Duke Shelley (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Shelley is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints in question. |
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Josh Woods (LB) | Ques Sun | Toe - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Woods is hobbled by a toe injury, and it is unclear if he will line up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Roquan Smith (LB) | Out Sun | Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Smith is hampered with an elbow injury, and he will not play in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Darnell Mooney (WR) | Out Sun | Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Mooney is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play a part against the Saints in the NFC Wild Card game. |
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Deon Bush (S) | Prob Sun | Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Bush is bothered by a foot issue, but it is projected that he will participate in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Akiem Hicks (DT) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Hicks is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Sunday's tilt with the Packers. |
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Charles Leno Jr. (T) | Ques Sun | Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Leno Jr. is battling a toe injury, and it is up in the air if he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Packers. |
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Bilal Nichols (NT) | Ques Sun | Finger - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Nichols is hampered by a finger injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday. |
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Allen Robinson II (WR) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Robinson II is laid up with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active versus the Packers on Sunday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Jared Goff (QB) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Goff is recovering from surgery to repair a dislocated and fractured right thumb, but it is expected that he will be available for the NFC divisional round against the Packers. |
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Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Webster is bothered by a hamstring injury, but it is likely that he will line up for the NFC divisional round against the Packers. |
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Andrew Whitworth (T) | Prob Sat | Knee - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Whitworth is tending to a knee issue, but it is anticipated that he will face the Packers in the NFC divisional round. |
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Terrell Lewis (LB) | Out Sat | Ankle - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Lewis is hampered by an ankle injury, and he will not line up for the NFC divisional round against the Packers. |
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Cooper Kupp (WR) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Kupp is nursing a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Packers in the NFC divisional round. |
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John Wolford (QB) | Out Sat | Stinger - 09 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Wolford is bothered by a stinger, and he will not be available for the NFC divisional round versus the Packers. |
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Leonard Floyd (LB) | Ques Sat | Concussion - 09 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Floyd is dealing with a concussion, and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for the NFC divisional round against the Packers. |
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Raymond Calais (RB) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 08 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Calais will be on the injured reserve list for an extended period due to a unspecified ailment. |
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David Edwards (T) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Edwards is battling an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Packers in the NFC divisional round. |
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Joe Noteboom (OL) | Prob Sat | Back - 05 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Noteboom is battling a back injury, but it is projected that he will take the field in the NFC Wild Card game versus the Seahawks. |
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CHICAGO BEARS
16 -
LOS ANGELES RAMS
23
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 17 Oct 2:56pm CHI -7 +101 O +47 -110 Closing 26 Oct 11:36pm CHI -6.5 -102 O +44 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bears Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1070
Passing 2055
Receiving 102
Sacks 9
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 625
Passing 3952
Receiving 92
Sacks 13.5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 199
Receiving 6
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 221
Passing 329
Receiving 12
Sacks 2
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Rams Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1070
Passing 2055
Receiving 102
Sacks 9
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 625
Passing 3952
Receiving 92
Sacks 13.5
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 199
Receiving 6
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 221
Passing 329
Receiving 12
Sacks 2
Interceptions 1
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Weather
temp 71 condition cloudy wind Southeast 6mph -
Injuries
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21Duke Shelley (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 01 / 21Josh Woods (LB)
Ques Sun Toe - 07 / 01 / 21Roquan Smith (LB)
Out Sun Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21Darnell Mooney (WR)
Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21Deon Bush (S)
Prob Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20Akiem Hicks (DT)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Charles Leno Jr. (T)
Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20Bilal Nichols (NT)
Ques Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 20Allen Robinson II (WR)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20Jared Goff (QB)
Prob Sat Thumb - 12 / 01 / 21Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21Andrew Whitworth (T)
Prob Sat Knee - 12 / 01 / 21Terrell Lewis (LB)
Out Sat Ankle - 12 / 01 / 21Cooper Kupp (WR)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 21John Wolford (QB)
Out Sat Stinger - 09 / 01 / 21Leonard Floyd (LB)
Ques Sat Concussion - 09 / 01 / 21Raymond Calais (RB)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 08 / 01 / 21David Edwards (T)
Ques Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21Joe Noteboom (OL)
Prob Sat Back - 05 / 01 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Allen Robinson II (WR) Prob Sun Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Robinson is expected to suit up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints despite a hamstring injury.
Duke Shelley (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Shelley is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints in question.
Josh Woods (LB) Ques Sun Toe - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Woods is hobbled by a toe injury, and it is unclear if he will line up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Roquan Smith (LB) Out Sun Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Smith is hampered with an elbow injury, and he will not play in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Darnell Mooney (WR) Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Mooney is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play a part against the Saints in the NFC Wild Card game.
Deon Bush (S) Prob Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Bush is bothered by a foot issue, but it is projected that he will participate in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Akiem Hicks (DT) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Hicks is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Sunday's tilt with the Packers.
Charles Leno Jr. (T) Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Leno Jr. is battling a toe injury, and it is up in the air if he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Packers.
Bilal Nichols (NT) Ques Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Nichols is hampered by a finger injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday.
Allen Robinson II (WR) Ques Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Robinson II is laid up with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active versus the Packers on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jared Goff (QB) Prob Sat Thumb - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Goff is recovering from surgery to repair a dislocated and fractured right thumb, but it is expected that he will be available for the NFC divisional round against the Packers.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sat Hamstring - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Webster is bothered by a hamstring injury, but it is likely that he will line up for the NFC divisional round against the Packers.
Andrew Whitworth (T) Prob Sat Knee - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Whitworth is tending to a knee issue, but it is anticipated that he will face the Packers in the NFC divisional round.
Terrell Lewis (LB) Out Sat Ankle - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Lewis is hampered by an ankle injury, and he will not line up for the NFC divisional round against the Packers.
Cooper Kupp (WR) Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Kupp is nursing a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Packers in the NFC divisional round.
John Wolford (QB) Out Sat Stinger - 09 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Wolford is bothered by a stinger, and he will not be available for the NFC divisional round versus the Packers.
Leonard Floyd (LB) Ques Sat Concussion - 09 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Floyd is dealing with a concussion, and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for the NFC divisional round against the Packers.
Raymond Calais (RB) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 08 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Calais will be on the injured reserve list for an extended period due to a unspecified ailment.
David Edwards (T) Ques Sat Ankle - 05 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Edwards is battling an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Packers in the NFC divisional round.
Joe Noteboom (OL) Prob Sat Back - 05 / 01 / 21 2-0 1-1 + - Noteboom is battling a back injury, but it is projected that he will take the field in the NFC Wild Card game versus the Seahawks.