4. Roquan Smith is back to his old self

We saw flashes of Roquan Smith playing like the linebacker the Bears envisioned he would be earlier this year following his brief hiatus from the lineup. But there were still moments of trepidation when he attempted to make plays.

Sunday’s game against the Rams was his true “I’m back” moment as he flew all over the field, meeting ball carriers head on and snagging his second career regular-season interception. With his running mate inside linebacker Danny Trevathan shelved for the foreseeable future, the Bears needed Smith to play at a high level and he delivered.

He led the defense in tackles and was active from start to finish. Smith can continue to build on his strong performances and prove he’s the next great linebacker in team history.