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Inside the Numbers

We take a statistical and sabermetric look at the Chicago Bears.

NFL Free Agency 2023: Bears sign 2 of the best coverage linebackers in the game

Next Gen Stats paint a nice picture about the pass coverage ability of the newest Bears, Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards.

D.J. Moore by the numbers: An analytical and statistical look at the newest Bear

Let's take a look at a few analytics and statistics that D.J. Moore is bringing with him to the Chicago Bears.

Ryan Poles Makes a Deal: How’d He Do?

There are a number of established ways to measure the value of draft picks, so by conventional standards, it’s worth asking how Ryan Poles did in what might be the deal that helps define his tenure as GM.

What Really is a New QB’s Best Friend? Part 1

When drafting a new quarterback, teams in the NFL are frequently investing significant draft capital as well as the hopes and aspirations of a city, a roster, and at least one billionaire. However, not all teams take equal care with that investment.

Justin Fields Still Hasn’t Beaten the Odds

Justin Fields has earned praise for his toughness and for his athleticism. His "football character" is obvious. The question remains, however, can he consistently deliver on the field itself.

The Bears need to fix their pressure problem

Ryan Poles needs to address the trenches this offseason.

2023 NFL Draft: What do analytics say about Bears target Jalen Carter?

WCG’s lead draft analyst looks at what Bears target Jalen Carter’s advanced analytics say from his last two seasons.

2023 NFL Draft: What do analytics say about Bears target Will Anderson?

WCG’s lead draft analyst looks at what Bears target Will Anderson’s advanced analytics say from his last two seasons.

Bears vs Vikings: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics in Chicago’s 29 to 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears vs Lions: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their embarrassing 41 to 10 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Bears vs Bills: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 35 to 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills,

Bears vs Eagles: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 20 to 25 loss to the NFL’s best team, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Justin Fields is the 1st Bears QB with 1,000 yards rushing in a season

Fields hit the 1k mark and broke Bobby Douglass’s QB franchise season record of 968 yards

Chicago Bears Next Gen Nuggets

Justin Fields, Cole Kmet, and the Bears' defense are all mentioned in week 13’s Next Gen Stats.

Guess which team has the most explosive* offense in the NFL

Here’s a hint... The team hails from a certain Mid-western town, that starts with a C, ends with an O, and in the middle is HICAG.

2023 NFL Draft Order: Bears currently at 2nd overall

The Chicago Bears are currently slated to draft 2nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Bears vs Packers: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 19 to 28 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 12

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 12 against the Jets?

Bears vs Jets: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 31 to 10 loss to the New York Jets.

2023 NFL Draft Order: Bears currently at 3rd overall

The Chicago Bears may still be technically alive for a playoff spot in the NFC, but realistically this franchise’s postseason eggs are in the draft basket.

Bears vs Falcons: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from Chicago’s 27 to 24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 10

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 10 against the Lions?

The hyperbole problem with Justin Fields analysis

There are two extremes to how Justin Fields has been covered in recent weeks. Are either one rooted in truth?

Bears vs Lions: Takeaways from the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from Chicago’s heartbreaking 31 to 30 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Justin Fields makes more history for the Bears

Justin Fields is doing things that have never been done in the history of the NFL.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 9

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 9 against the Dolphins?

Bears vs Dolphins: Takeaways from the snap counts, stats, and more

Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from Chicago’s 32 to 35 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 8

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 8 against the Cowboys?

Bears vs Cowboys: Takeaways from the snap counts, stats, and more

Here’s the full playing time breakdown for the Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from that 49-29 drubbing from the Dallas Cowboys.

Bears Next Gen Nuggets from week 7

Check out these Bears’ items from the Next Gen Stats peeps right here.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 7

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 7 against the Patriots?

Bears vs Patriots: Takeaways from the snap counts, stats, and more

Here’s the full playing time breakdown for the Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from Chicago’s huge 33 to 14 win in New England.

Bears Next Gen Nuggets

We check out a couple positive Bears’ items from the Next Gen Stats peeps here.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 6

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 6 against the Commanders?

Bears vs Commanders: Takeaways from the snap counts, stats, and more

Here’s the full playing time breakdown for the Bears, a spotlight on some individual stats, and also a few team statistics from Chicago’s 12 to 7 loss to the Commanders.

Data Drop: Bears analytical takeaways from Week 5

What do the numbers say about how the Bears performed in Week 5 against the Vikings?

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