5 matchups Chicago Bears must win vs Rams

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams looks on against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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3. Aaron Donald vs. James Daniels and Cody Whitehair.

The Chicago Bears have notably been shuffling their line over the past couple of weeks. Cody Whitehair has moved from guard back to center, where he has played in recent years. James Daniels, who was drafted to play center but started at guard last season is back at guard. This move was done to aid Rashad Coward, who has next to no experience at guard, despite being thrust into the spot.

The shuffle led to a win, and all indications are the team will go back to this alignment. This is extremely noteworthy considering Aaron Donald is on deck. Donald has wrecked games all season. He has set up his defense by taking attention and letting others pick up key sacks and turnovers.

Donald has lined up all over the defensive line as well. He is going to see some Daniels, some Whitehair, and he is going to see Coward. He is going to see double teams, and extra blockers as well.

Still, Donald has a real chance to end this game. Last season, Matt Nagy did a great job schematically to protect his quarterback from Donald last year. Can he have similar success with the moving pieces?