Bears defense good despite lack of pressure

The Bears defense is one of the best in the league this season, despite a lack of pressure on the quarterback, writes Jared Dubin in his Monday Night Football preview:

“What's fascinating about the pass defense is the Bears have done it despite surprisingly generating pressure at a below-average rate (32.2 percent of opponent dropbacks, compared with a 35.1 percent league average, per Pro Football Focus and TruMedia), indicating that there is still untapped upside for the unit, considering the talent Chicago has up front. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins has been among the most heavily-pressured passers in the league this season, seeing defenders in his face on 38.2 percent of his dropbacks. Cousins is just 38 of 68 for 545 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions under pressure this season, with a passer rating nearly 30 points worse than the one he's posted when throwing from a clean pocket.”

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