On the very first drive of Sunday afternoon's game, the Rams marched 80 yards in seven plays against the Bears. Rookie running back Todd Gurley had three carries for 20 yards on that drive, scoring a touchdown less than three minutes into the game to give St. Louis an early lead. The Rams looked sharp and polished; the same couldn't be said for the Bears defense.
The game's final 57 minutes, however, were nothing like the opening three. Chicago's defense locked down following that opening touchdown, offering up their best performance of the entire season in the Bears' 37-13 victory at the Edward Jones Dome.