The NFL season is an evolving state of affairs, and week 4 in Chicago will be no different. The Bears limp into this one with a lengthy injury report, including many key players on both sides of the ball, particularly defense. That said, the offense, especially the line, showed marked improvements in week 3. What does that mean for the players I will be focused on this week, though?

In this weekly series, I’ll be featuring one player from each team on each side of the ball who I believe to be integral to their respective team’s success. Like seasons past, you won’t see any QBs, and you also won’t see any star defensive players like Micah Parsons and Maxx Crosby.

No, these are more of the unsung variety. Yet, often just as critical to the success of the team.

Offense: D’Andre Swift, RB

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