Chicago Bears Week 7 Notes: Bears Rattle Saints in Chicago

The run game and defense dominated in this one from start to finish, but plenty of noteworthy notes to discuss from yesterday’s win. Let’s get to it.

Offense:

• The Offensive Line continued getting push and opening holes in the run game early in this one and it carried on throughout all 4 quarters.
• Theo had his roughest start against the Saints with multiple pre-snap penalties and missed blocks in the quick pass game that led to pass deflections by Chase Young.
• While the offense has gotten bailed out in the last couple opening drives by the defense, it has been frustrating to watch them look so out of sync with their initial scripted plays to start the game.
• Caleb had a few accurate throws early and then proceeded to stare down Rome Odunze for the INT on a misplaced ball that was behind the out-breaking WR.
• Darnell Wright is a beast and a tough SOB. But his bad elbow impacted his ability a couple times yesterday. All things considered, he is still playing at a Pro Bowl level.
• Speaking of tough SOBs, how impressive was DJ Moore not only playing in this one, but returning to the nasty run style that has endeared himself to fans since arriving in Chicago? His crosser where he stayed in bounds and then ran through a LB for extra yardage was spectacular on every level.
• RoJo sighting! Dude converted on a short conversion with an 11 yard run where he never got tackled. Suddenly, it does not appear that our RB room needs any help after all. Who woulda thought?
• Speaking of RBs, Kyle Monangai got his most carries of the season and looked like a fantastic complement to Swift. His north/south running style and fight for every yard approach chipped away at the Saints all day and he was rewarded with his first career TD.
• Cole Kmet showed up a couple times before getting hurt and opening the door to more playing time to rookie Colston Loveland. Loveland had a number of noteworthy plays in this one. As a blocker. A bogus offensive PI penalty and most impressive to me was his third and long conversion on the out route where he displayed excellent route running, sure hands and exceptional body control making sure both feet landed in bounds.
• Rome took a break from his drop streak last week but made up for it this week with a couple costly drops against the Saints.
• Drew Dalman reminded fans why we have all wanted a new Center for so many years. It was nice to hear him accept responsibility for the bad snaps, but that needs to be cleaned up ASAP.
• Jonah let up a big sack one on one in protection. Overall, he has been a nice addition.
• I cannot talk about the Offense without talking more about D’Andre Swift. Sure, the pass game has not looked great the...