4 things we need to see from the Chicago Bears after Week 5

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With a two-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears appear to be headed in the right direction. Still, they are just 3-2, and after five games, there is plenty to improve.

What are some key areas that the Bears should focus on in the upcoming weeks?

4. The Chicago Bears need to get their other receivers going 

It looks like Caleb Williams and D.J. Moore finally got things going in the right direction. It started with a hail mary catch against the Colts, then a touchdown against the Rams. Now, the breakout game finally happened with two touchdowns, both coming on longer passes, and over 100 yards receiving. Moore has asserted himself as the number one, now the Bears need production from the other two receivers. 

Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen brought questions, both because of their age. Odunze is just a rookie and Allen is a veteran with only so many snaps left in the tank. So far, neither has gotten going. 

Odunze has had moments, but of the first-round rookie receivers, he is by far the least productive. Keenan Allen has missed time, but when he is on the field, he is not just unproductive, he is inefficient. 

Of 97 receivers with at least 11 targets, Allen ranks 82nd in yards per route run, while Odunze ranks 76th. This is simply not good enough. The Bears need more from these two moving forward.