The Bears defense has contained Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the team’s offense through the first 30 minutes, and Chicago holds a 10-6 lead over Los Angeles at halftime.

Edge rusher Montez Sweat starred in the first half and sacked Stafford midway through the second quarter. The Bears recovered the fumble to start possession at the LA 16-yard line, using a 1-yard touchdown to take a 7–6 lead.

Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty had a chance to put the Rams back in front, but hooked his 43-yard field goal attempt wide left to keep the score at 7-6. Karty made his first two field goals from 46 and 37 yards respectively.

Cairo Santos scored a 40-yard field goal with just nine seconds left in the second quarter, making the score 10-6.

Los Angeles’ defense has also performed well for the most part, with Caleb Williams completing just 8 of 13 passing for 71 yards. The Bears are 0-of-4 on third down and have eight first downs.

On the other hand, Stafford is 11 of 16 for 122 yards with a lost fumble. With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua still out due to injury, rookie Jordan Whittington leads with five catches for 46 yards.

Bears guard Teven Jenkins went down on a run by Caleb Williams early in the second quarter. It is doubtful whether he will return with a rib injury.

The Rams get the kickoff for the second half.