The Bears have recorded 11 sacks over the last three games. They play the 49ers in Week 16.

Analysis: 49ers QB Nick Mullens isn't easy to take down, as he's been dropped just 13 times in six games. Even if the Bears can't get to him, they're poised for another impressive outing since the 49ers have coughed up the ball nine times with Mullens under center and have only eclipsed 20 points once since their Week 11 bye. Furthermore, the Bears have held the Rams and the Packers to a combined 23 points over the last two weeks, so the 49ers will be light work for them. Lock the Chicago D/ST into your…read more

The Bears lead the league with 34 turnovers. They play the Packers in Week 15.

Analysis: The Bears forced two turnovers against the Packers in their Week 1 matchup, as backup QB DeShone Kizer threw a pick and fumbled while Aaron Rodgers' knee was being evaluated. Rodgers is near full health now, which limits the Bears' chances for turnovers as he has thrown just one interception this season. Still, he's been dropped 14 times in the last four games, setting the Bears up to tack on to their 40 sacks, which is tied for fourth in the league. The Bears may not live up to their standard…read more

The Bears allowed 30 points to the Giants in Week 13. They play the Rams in Week 14.

Analysis: Despite being one of the team's premiere defenses, the Bears have now allowed 30 or more points on three occasions. It will be tough to get back on track in this matchup, as the Rams rank second in the league with 31.9 points per game and fourth-best with just 11 turnovers. One of the Bears' strong points is dropping quarterbacks, and QB Jared Goff has proven his elusiveness by being sacked just 2.2 times per game. The floor is extremely low, too, as no team has kept the Rams to under 29 points…read more

The Bears lead the league with 29 turnovers. They play the Giants in Week 13.

Analysis: The Giants have recently shaped up on the turnover front, coughing up the ball just once in the last three games. They were up against the 49ers, Eagles and Buccaneers, however, which isn't a threatening bunch. The Giants' top weapon is RB Saquon Barkley, who will easily be the best back the Bears have faced yet this year. That threat may be extinguished by the Bears' second-rated run defense, which could force QB Eli Manning to throw more than usual, playing right into the Bears' hand, as…read more

The Bears have allowed 22 or less points in each of their last four games. They play the Lions in Week 12.

Analysis: The Bears rank fifth in the league with 32 sacks, with LB Khalil Mack responsible for eight. The Bears' relentless pass rush is effective even without dropping the quarterback, though, and it has aided them to lead the league in both turnovers (27) and interceptions (18). In fact, the Bears defense has been able to score three times in the last three games, and they've allowed just one touchdown in the first half of those outings. The Lions offense has been stagnant lately and will be without…read more

The Bears have forced 20 turnovers in the last seven games. They play the Vikings in Week 11.

Analysis: The Bears benefited from having LB Khalil Mack (ankle) back in action in Week 10, as they sacked Lions QB Matthew Stafford six times to bring the team total to 30 for the season. Mack and company will look for another big effort against Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, who has been dropped 24 times in nine games -- the ninth-most in the league. The Vikings have an explosive offense and will be coming off a bye week, but they offer plenty in the turnover department with six over their last four games.…read more

The Bears have forced at least three turnovers in each of the last five games. They'll play the Lions in Week 10.

Analysis: Two of those opponents scored over 30 points, but the other three were all held to 10 or less. The Bears' ceiling is one of the highest in the league as it ranks first in turnovers (21), and it'll get even higher with the return of LB Khalil Mack from a two-game absence. Lions QB Matthew Stafford was sacked by the Vikings 10 times in Week 9. This was clearly an anomaly since he wasn't dropped more than three times in the previous seven games, but the Bears should be expected to land somewhere…read more

LB Khalil Mack continues to nurse an ankle injury ahead of Week 9's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Mack's absence in Week 8 against the Jets was heavily felt, as the Bears sacked QB Sam Darnold just once. However, Mack played in Week 7 against the Patriots but was clearly still aching, and the Bears used him sparingly in pass-rushing schemes. In a game against the Bills, Mack serves to raise the ceiling, but the Bears will be fine without him. The Bills will likely start QB Nathan Peterman, who has thrown two interceptions in each of his two starts this season. In fact, the team as a whole…read more

DE Khalil Mack is nursing an ankle injury ahead of the Bears' Week 8 game against the Jets.

Analysis: Mack was visibly hurting in Week 7 against the Patriots, as it appeared he wasn't rushing the quarterback and was being used as more of a decoy than anything. As a result, Mack failed to record a sack for the second straight outing. Barring a setback, he should be available against the Jets, though it's worth wondering how effective he might be. His pressure is crucial to the Bears' success, as they lead the league with 11 interceptions and rank eighth with 19 sacks. The Jets are a favorable…read more

The Bears lead the league with 14 forced turnovers. They play the Patriots in Week 7.

Analysis: Of those turnovers, 10 have been interceptions, which can be attributed in part to a stellar pass rush that has racked up 18 sacks already despite playing just five games. Not many teams want to face the Patriots right now, however, as QB Tom Brady has led them to three straight wins with at least 38 points each time out. Brady has been dropped just twice in that span as well, but he has thrown four interceptions. With the Bears' passing attack heating up behind Mitchell Trubisky and the…read more

The Bears rank second in the league with 294.5 yards allowed per game. They'll play the Dolphins in Week 6.

Analysis: There's not a team in the league that wants a piece of the Chicago defense with Khalil Mack wreaking havoc on the edge. Chicago ranks second in the league with 18 sacks and third with eight interceptions, despite already having a bye week. The Dolphins represent a juicy matchup for the Bears, given Miami has converted just 30.6 percent of third downs to rank 29th in the NFL. Miami's failure to convert on third down has played a large part in the unit making just 10 trips to the red zone in five…read more

The Bears rank fifth in the league with 289 total yards allowed per game.

Analysis: The Bears have also racked up 14 sacks and added five interceptions through three contests. The Buccaneers have blossomed into the top-performing offense in the league, averaging 473.3 total yards per game -- 20 more than the second-place team (Steelers). Bucs QB Ryan Fitzpatrick showed his first sign of being a human against the Steelers when he threw three first-half picks, but he still accumulated 411 passing yards and three touchdowns, bringing his totals to 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns on…read more

The Bears beat the Seahawks 24-17 in Week 2. They'll play the Cardinals in Week 3.

Analysis: Everyone knows Khalil Mack is a dynamic talent, but he's been a complete game changer through two weeks, compiling two sacks, one pick-six, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. The rest of the Bears have gotten in on the action, too, totaling eight more sacks, one more pick-six and three more forced fumbles. The Cardinals are the next victim. They've scored just six points over their first two contests and notched only five first downs last week. There's a possibility Arizona swaps out…read more

The Bears' defensive starters will all be healthy for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Analysis: The Bears haven't let up more than 20 points in their last four matchups, but the Vikings pass offense is one to be feared Sunday, especially in an indoor environment. Chicago kept the Vikings to just 20 points in their Week 5 matchup, but they failed to force a turnover and Vikings QB Case Keenum had yet to hit his groove. Expect the Bears to play tough Sunday, but the Vikings' Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen will provide a tough matchup for the Bears' eighth-ranked secondary. There's a nice…read more

SS Adrian Amos (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Browns.

Analysis: Amos has missed the last four games, but in the eight games before sitting out, he produced a solid seven tackles per game. As always, this is a favorable matchup for the Bears, since the Browns lead the league with 36 turnovers, including eight in the last three games. The Bears steady stream of forced turnovers provides them a solid floor going forward, especially as they have kept their last two opponents under 300 total yards. This unit should be considered a top stream in championship week.

SS Adrian Amos continues to battle a hamstring ahead of Saturday's game against the Lions.

Analysis: The Bears have been fine without Amos lately, but their competition doesn't scrape the Lions' pass offense, ranked fourth in the league. When these two teams faced off earlier this season, the Bears allowed 352 total yards and 27 points, while forcing just one turnover. This game is in the comfort of a dome in Detroit, though, favoring QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford has struggle lately with three picks in his last two games, but he was dealing with a hand injury that appears healed, so the Bears…read more

SS Adrian Amos is dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Analysis: Amos was missing in Week 13, but it was tough to tell the difference against a brutal 49ers pass attack. The Bengals offense is finding its stride, though, scoring at least 20 points in their last four games and coughing the ball up just twice. The Bears will look to use their strong defensive front to get after QB Andy Dalton, who is sacked on 7.7 percent of dropbacks -- ranked 24th in the league. Regardless, sacks aren't expected to overcome Dalton's ball security of late, which leaves the…read more

LB Danny Trevathan continues to deal with a calf injury ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Analysis: Trevathan specializes in the run stop, but 49ers RB Carlos Hyde isn't necessarily an imposing threat. What's most uncertain about this matchup is QB Jimmy Garoppolo making his first start of the season. Garoppolo looked solid in both of his starts for the Patriots last season, completing 71.2 percent of his throws for 496 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Still, the Bears secondary stacks up well against the 49ers receivers, making Chicago D/ST a bubble option in Week 13.

LB Danny Trevathan (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Analysis: Trevathan is instrumental in the Bears' run stop, which is critical against an Eagles' offense that has rushed for over 400 yards in its last two games. The Eagles haven't gave up more than one turnover in a game since Week 2, which certainly lowers the Bears' ceiling. However, Chicago has the seventh-ranked red-zone defense, which has never been more important against the Eagles, who score on 60 percent of their red-zone trips. The Eagles have scored over 32 points in each of their last four…read more

LB Danny Trevathan is dealing with a calf injury ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions.

Analysis: The Bears have let up over 150 rushing yards just twice this season. Both those games, though, Trevathan was sitting out. Even if the Lions' back field is often an afterthought to their passing game, without Trevathan, the Bears let up 160 rush yards to the Packers in Week 10, and Green Bay's running game is historically questionable. Even if Trevathan is able to return, though, the Lions have been tearing it up through the air, but the Bears boast the 10th-ranked pass defense, so something…read more