Chicago Bears' defense shows solid numbers after seven weeks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Chicago Bears' defense has allowed 143 points over seven games in the 2026 NFL season, ranking ninth in the league. They are averaging 20.4 points allowed per game and have forced 10 turnovers, placing them seventh. Advanced statistics show the Bears sit 12th in pressure rate with 37.9 percent and third in sack rate at 8.5 percent. Despite some shortcomings, the analytics indicate a more competitive defense than expected. The Bears are scheduled to assess their defensive needs leading into the trade deadline.
- •Bears allow 2,194 total yards, ranking 15th in the league.
- •Team has a -0.08 EPA per play allowed, ranking 13th.
- •Kyler Gordon, Dillon Thieneman, and Malik Muhammad lead in pressure rate.
- •Bears rank worst in yards per play allowed at 6.3.
- •Next assessment of defensive needs comes as trade deadline approaches.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Examining the Bears' defense numbers through 7 weeks, analytically
"The eye test has already told us plenty about the 2026 Chicago Bears on defense. What do the advanced stats have to say, though?
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