Bears lead NFL in time of possession as Johnson prefers quick scores
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The Bears rank first in the NFL with an average time of possession of 35:30 per game. Despite their top standing, head coach Ben Johnson expressed a preference for scoring quickly rather than maintaining lengthy drives. Johnson noted that while he acknowledges time of possession is a reflection of effective play, he prioritizes explosive scoring plays. The Bears have executed 505 offensive plays this season, the most in the league, and are the only team averaging over 70 plays per game.
- •Bears lead NFL in time of possession with 35:30 per game.
- •Chicago has run 505 offensive plays, the highest in the league.
- •Ben Johnson prefers quick touchdown drives over lengthy possessions.
- •Bears are the only team averaging over 70 offensive plays per game.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Bears lead NFL in time of possession, but Ben Johnson would prefer one-play TD drives
"""I've never been one for the time of possession stat. I don't know that that really equates to winning and losing," Johnson said.
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