So to continue with my mid-term grades, I’ll make it short.
The D is schizo. Allowing 6.4 YDs per play. Tied for worst with Bengals.
However, Bears’ D also leads the NFL in TOs! Apparently the last D to allow the most yards per play AND lead in TOs was the 1995 Cardinals [4-12]. It’s unsustainable to say the least.
Bears Dline lacks a pass rush, and can get gashed on the ground albeit Sweat is starting to heat up, and maybe Austin Booker lives up to the hype. Add in INJs and allowing 28.4 PPG [25th]…
Defense: C
As for specials, it’s been up and down year for FGs, and Bears actually haven’t punted much. Regardless, Tori does look better.
That being said, the KO coverage is straight azz and has allowed teams to keep hanging around; it’s nearly impossible to mess up an onside kick, yet the Bears managed it. Hightower should be fired, and Moody maybe needs to replace Santos.
Bears Specials: D
As for the Giants, what’s to say?
Bo Nix stats vs Gmen:
Passing: 27-of-50, 279 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, 83.7 quarterback rating
Rushing: 5 rushes, 48 yards, 2 touchdowns, 21-yard long run
Fourth Quarter Performance: In the final quarter, Nix recorded two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns, becoming the first player in NFL history to do so in a single quarter
Bears SHOULD win the game, esp in “Bear weather” which means they’ll make it much closer than it should be.
Same as it ever was…