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