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Bears play complementary football in win over Rams
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Bears play complementary football in win over Rams

Karty’s 37-yard field goal gave the Rams a 6-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Later in the period, Montez Sweat sacked Stafford, causing a fumble that was recovered by Kyler Gordon at the Rams’ 16.

On third-and-9 from the 15, Keenan Allen drew a pass interference penalty on cornerback Tre’Davious White in the end zone, giving the Bears first and goal at the 1.

With Williams under center and Doug Kramer Jr. at fullback, Roschon Johnson thundered up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run that gave the Bears a 7-6 lead with 5:42 left in the second quarter.

The Rams were in position to regain the lead, but Karty’s 43-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left with 1:01 to play in the first half.

The Bears answered when Cairo Santos’ 40-yard field goal made it 10-6 with :09 left. The kick came after Swift converted a screen pass into a 27-yard gain.

The Rams marched the length of the field on the opening possession of the second half, but the Bears defense stiffened inside the 10, forcing Los Angeles to settle for Karty’s 25-yard field goal, closing the gap to 10-9.

The Bears’ offense followed with the best drive of the game, covering 74 yards in 12 plays, capped by Williams’ 9-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore on third-and-5. The TD increased the Bears’ lead to 17-9 with 2:37 left in the third quarter.

The Rams responded with a six-play, 70-yard drive that culminated in running back Kyren Williams’ 3-yard touchdown run. But Stafford was unable to complete the ensuing two-point conversion pass, preserving the Bears’ 17–15 lead.

The Bears followed with their second consecutive touchdown on Swift’s 36-yard dash up the middle, increasing the margin to 24-15 with 12:26 to play.

Karty then made it a one-score game at 24-18 with a 52-yard field goal with 8:47 left. The Bears went three-and-out, but Tory Taylor drilled a 66-yard punt that bounced out of bounds at the Los Angeles 8. After the defense forced a three-and-out of its own, the offense advanced to the Rams 43. before kicking the ball back to Los Angeles with 1:03 to go. On the first play of the drive, Stafford was intercepted by safety Jaquan Brisker, sealing the victory.

With the win, the Bears improved to 2-2 on the season. They’ll be back at Soldier Field next Sunday to take on the Carolina Panthers.