Inside the Numbers
We take a statistical and sabermetric look at the Chicago Bears.
Bears vs Chiefs: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more
Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual statistics, and a few team stats from their 41 to 10 beatdown in K.C.
Bears vs Bucs: Inside the snap counts, stats, and Groundhog Day Syndrome
Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual statistics, a few team stats from their 27 to 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, plus a little more...
Justin Fields Under Pressure: Reality vs Perception
Green Bay was far too successful in disrupting the Chicago Bears’ offense. As the team pivots to facing Tampa Bay, however, it’s worth taking popular metrics with a grain of salt.
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 statistics, and also a few team stats from their 38 to 20 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Could the Bears lead the league in rushing again?
Vote in this week’s SB Nation Reacts Chicago Bears polls!
A Review of Procedures and Rules for Player Cuts and Acquisitions for This Week
Greg Gabriel runs through some important NFL rules for the next couple days.
Bears vs Bills Preseason: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more
Here are all the preseason snap counts for week three from the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 24 to 21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Scrambling for a Quarterback: Of Backups and Non-Controversies
Tyson Bagent has put together a preseason tour de force, the kind of thing equaled by only around forty quarterbacks so far. This preseason.
Bears vs Colts Preseason: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more
Here are all the preseason snap counts for week two from the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 24 to 17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
What Would Success Look Like for Justin Fields in 2023?
With one preseason game in the books, debate is already swirling around Chicago’s quarterback. What else is new? Still, it’s worth considering what is reasonable to expect of the QB1 in 2023.
Reminder: Justin Fields is an Air Yards Machine
If the worst thing true of Justin Fields at the start of the 2023 regular season is that his receivers are taking some of the burden off of him, Chicago is in for a bright future.
Bears vs Titans Preseason: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more
Here are all the week one preseason snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual stats, and also a few team statistics from their 23 to 17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
10 Most Important Bears of 2023: #4 Luke Getsy
Our 15th annual 10 Most Important Chicago Bears series moves to the first (and only) coach on this year’s list, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears numbers to know
Join us LIVE at SIX for some interactive Bears discussion!
Chicago Bears All-Time Touchdown Leaders
We take a look at the top TD scorers in the history of the franchise and also the top among active players.
How Bears worked around Justin Fields’ strengths better in 2022
WCG’s lead draft analyst looks at how the Bears’ coaching staff worked around Justin Fields better in 2022 than the last regime did in 2021.
Draft Data: Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson’s analytical profile
WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down what the analytics say about Bears draft pick Tyrique Stevenson.
Draft Data: Bears DTs Gervon Dexter & Zacch Pickens’ analytical profiles
WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down what the analytics say about Bears draft picks Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens.
Draft Data: Bears OT Darnell Wright’s analytical profile
WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down what the analytics say about Bears draft pick Darnell Wright.
The Draft Research Project: Offensive Players by Position and Round
While each draft has its own nuances, across eight years certain trends emerge and it becomes relatively obvious which positions carry more urgency than others and which investments are more and less likely to pay off.
The Draft Research Project: Starters and Impact Players
From 2011-2018, over two thousand players were drafted. At a minimum, those players have had five seasons in the NFL. This is what the data shows about what actually happens when players enter the NFL. How often do they succeed, how often do they fail, and where are stars actually found?
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.