This would’ve all been much easier had the Rams taken care of business in Minnesota last week. But they didn’t.
The 21-18 overtime loss to the Vikings didn’t help but didn’t kill the Rams’ ongoing crusade for their first playoff berth since 2004 and their first winning season since 2003.
However, that outcome does make Sunday’s noon kickoff against Chicago at the Edward Jones Dome all the more significant. If they’re really serious about making something of this season, the Rams (4-4) absolutely, positively must hold serve at home against the Bears (3-5).
The largest crowd of the season is expected at the dome, never mind that thousands and thousands will be wearing Chicago colors.