The Bears come out of their bye week ranked ninth in total defense (340.1 YPG) and sixth in scoring (20.9 PPG) as they get set to play the Packers on Sunday.

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The Bears gave up 17 offensive points and 228 yards during the Week 9 loss to the Titans and play the Vikings on Monday.

Analysis: Chicago held Tennessee in check for most of the day, but WR A.J. Brown came through for big chunks and totaled 101 yards and a touchdown on four catches. RB Derrick Henry averaged only 3.2 yards per carry, which bodes well with Minnesota up next. RB Dalvin Cook has 478 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns over the past two games, so the Bears' run defense (4.1 YPC) figures to play a big role. WRs Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson provide lethal options on the outside, but Cook has dominated the…read more

The Bears allowed 394 yards and 26 points during the overtime loss to the Saints in Week 8 and play the Titans on Sunday.

Analysis: It was another solid defensive performance from Chicago as it held New Orleans in check most of the day, but there was once again minimal meat on the bones with only one sack and zero takeaways. The Bears ranked tied-19th in takeaways (nine) and tied-25th in pressure rate (19.0 percent), though they're in the top half of the league in total defense (348.5 YPG) and scoring (20.8 PPG). Meanwhile, the Titans rank second and tied-second in giveaways (four) and sacks allowed (nine) respectively, so…read more

The Bears gave up 371 yards and 24 points during the Week 7 loss to the Rams and play the Saints on Sunday.

Analysis: Chicago capitalized on its lone takeaway as S Eddie Jackson returned a fumble for a touchdown, but that was about the only highlight of the night on either side of the ball. The Bears managed only one sack and allowed 160 yards (4.7 YPC) on the ground. Chicago remains a stout defense, but its poor pressure rate (20.1 percent) and subpar offense are major limiting factors. New Orleans' strengths in pass protection (eight sacks allowed) and giveaways (five) makes this an unattractive matchup,…read more

The Bears allowed 16 points and 303 yards during the Week 6 win over the Panthers and play the Rams on Monday.

Analysis: Chicago big struggles since the start of last season has been sacks and forcing turnovers, but it came up big in both areas in Carolina. The Bears had three takeaways and four sacks while holding the Panthers to 3-for-13 on third down. The Rams have been inconsistent over the past few weeks and have failed to reach 20 points in two of the last three games. Los Angeles doesn't offer a ton of playmaking chances with seven giveaways and only seven sacks allowed, but the Bears D/ST remains a decent…read more

The Bears allowed 19 points and 339 yards during the Week 5 win over the Buccaneers and play the Panthers on Sunday.

Analysis: It was a strong defensive performance from Chicago that resulted in modest fantasy production with one takeaway and three sacks, which has become a familiar tune. The Bears rank middle of the pack in both takeaways (five) and sacks (11) but are top-10 in scoring (20 PPG) and total defense (344 YPG). The Panthers have been a nice surprise with QB Teddy Bridgewater enjoying a good start to the season, but this remains a solid, albeit somewhat unexciting matchup for the Chicago D/ST.

The Bears allowed 289 yards and 19 points during the Week 4 loss to the Colts and play the Buccaneers on Thursday.

Analysis: It was a strong defensive performance from Chicago as it held Indianapolis to one touchdown on four trips to the red zone, but there wasn't lot of fantasy production with one sack and zero takeaways, which has become a familiar theme. QB Tom Brady and the Bucs have struggled to take care of the ball with six giveaways, including two pick-sixes, but it's still an offense that's averaging 30 points and 371.5 yards. The Bears rank near the bottom of the league in pressure rate (15.2 percent) and…read more

The Bears allowed 26 points and 371 yards during the Week 3 win over the Falcons and play the Colts on Sunday.

Analysis: Chicago had two sacks and one takeaway, and slowed down QB Matt Ryan enough to help overcome a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. The Colts have been above-average offensively through three games, ranking 13th in scoring (28.0 PPG), 12th in total offense (384 YPG), fifth in sacks allowed (three) and tied-ninth in giveaways (three). It's a better matchup than Week 3 for the Bears D/ST, but it remains a middling option versus the Colts.

The Bears allowed 295 yards and 13 points during Sunday's win over the Giants and play the Falcons in Week 3.

Analysis: Chicago took advantage of the strong matchup, limiting the Giants to 4.8 yards per play while recording four sacks and two takeaways. Week 3 isn't quite so favorable, as QB Matt Ryan and the Falcons are averaging 32 points and 443 yards through two games. The Bears D/ST still has the talent to provide some production this week, but it's a risky play against a high-powered offense.

The Bears gave up 426 yards and 23 points to the Lions in Week 1 and play the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: It could have been worse for Chicago, as it managed to hold Detroit scoreless during the fourth quarter to allow the comeback. The Bears offered minimal fantasy production with one sack and one takeaway. The Giants struggled offensively last season and had two giveaways and allowed three sacks in the season opener, so Week 2 provides a better matchup for the Chicago D/ST.

The Bears will face the Lions in a divisional matchup in Sunday's season opener.

Analysis: Chicago enters 2020 with high expectations on defense once again, with Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn leading the pass rush. The big question for the Lions is the availability of top wideout Kenny Golladay (hamstring), as his status for Week 1 is up in the air. QB Matthew Stafford (back/hip) is healthy after being limited to eight games last season, which limits the ceiling of this matchup for the Bears D/ST, though you could still do much worse in Week 1.

The Bears finished 2019 ranked eighth in total defense (324.1 YPG) and fourth in scoring (18.6 PPG).

Analysis: The base numbers remained solid, but Chicago struggled making big plays and finished tied-24th in sacks (32) and tied-22nd in takeaways (19). The Bears have the talent to be a upper-echelon defense once again, but it seems unlikely they'll rediscover their playmaking prowess from 2018. Replacing Leonard Floyd with free-agent signing Robert Quinn should bring a boost to the pass rush, but the fact Eddie Goldman opting out of the season is a big blow to the interior of the defensive line.

The Bears gave up 350 yards and 26 points to the Chiefs in Week 16 and play the Vikings in the regular-season finale.

Analysis: Chicago provided minimal fantasy production versus QB Patrick Mahomes, recording only one sack and zero takeaways. Meanwhile, Minnesota averaged an embarrassing 2.2 yards per play and had only seven first downs against Green Bay last week, and RBs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) remain questionable at best for Week 17. The Vikings are coming off an ugly primetime performance but have been a quality offense for most of the season, keeping this as a below-average matchup for…read more

The Bears allowed 21 points and 292 yards to the Packers in Week 15 and play the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

Analysis: Much as expected, Chicago's lack of playmaking meant little fantasy production against Green Bay, as it had only one sack and zero takeaways. It's been the story of the Bears' season on defense, as they rank in the bottom half of the league in sacks (31) and takeaways (16) while performing well in total defense (324.0 YPG) and scoring (18.1 PPG). Week 16 presents a similar problem against Kansas City, though its offense has been significant more potent than Green Bay's in 2019. The Bears D/ST…read more

LB Roquan Smith (pectoral) is out for the season as the Bears get set to play the Packers on Sunday.

Analysis: Smith will be a significant absence in the middle of Chicago's defense, which has also been without Danny Trevathan (elbow) for the last four games. The Bears had a solid defensive outing against the Cowboys in Week 14, but with two sacks and zero takeaways, they ended up with little to show for it given the Cowboys' garbage-time points. The Packers come into Week 15 having struggled to move the ball against quality defenses this season, and they're averaging only 18.8 PPG over the last five…read more

The Bears allowed 364 yards during the Week 13, 24-20 win over the Lions and will play the Cowboys on Thursday.

Analysis: Chicago appeared to have a prime matchup against third-string QB David Blough, but the Bears had only one takeaway and two sacks as the undrafted rookie played relatively well. The Chicago D/ST had top-tier matchups against the Giants and Lions the last two weeks but had only three sacks and two takeaways between the two contests. Dallas enters Week 14 leading the NFL in total offense (432.8 YPG), sacks allowed (16) and is tied-first in yards per pass (8.5). The Bears' struggles to create big…read more

The Bears allowed 243 yards and 14 points in Sunday's win over the Giants and will play the Lions on Thursday.

Analysis: New York predictably struggled to move the ball all afternoon, but Chicago disappointingly had only one takeaway and one sack in the contest. Backup QB Jeff Driskel seems likely to receive another start in place of Matthew Stafford (back) for the Lions, which just had an ugly performance against the Redskins. The Bears D/ST can be safely fired up in most formats with another appetizing matchup in Week 13.

The Bears surrendered only 283 yards and 17 points to the Rams in Week 11 and will play the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: Chicago had two takeaways and zero sacks as Los Angeles attempted only 18 passes, though they averaged 9.6 yards per attempt. The unit was once again let down by the offense, which managed only seven points in the loss. The Giants and rookie QB Daniel Jones present an even better opportunity for turnovers in Week 12, as their offense ranks 31st with 24 giveaways and is also tied-24th in sacks allowed (34). The Bears D/ST is a must start against this mistake-prone offense.

The Bears gave up 357 yards and 13 points to the Lions in Week 10 and will play the Rams on Sunday.

Analysis: Chicago had only two sacks and one takeaway, so it was a somewhat disappointing performance against a Detroit offense that was without QB Matthew Stafford (back). Meanwhile, the Rams are coming off an ugly four-giveaway and four sack performance against the Steelers, as QB Jared Goff is enduring a rough season. Los Angeles has looked like a shadow of its offensive self compared to last season, so the Chicago D/ST remains a solid option this week.