Chicago Bears defense turns clock back to 1997 with Jets dominance
The Chicago Bears defense has been on a roll since giving up 37 points in Week 1. Their hot streak continued in the Bears’ 23-12 victory over the New York Jets.
Chicago held their opponent to 157 yards of offense. Geno Smith completed 8-of-15 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. But that TD throw went for 58 yards itself. Outside of that pass, the Bears held Smith to 61 yards through the air.
The defense had plenty of time to breathe in Week 4, as Chicago held the ball for 42:45 compared to just 17:15 from New York. Fully rested, each member of the defense was locked in when it was their time to take the field.
In the process, the Bears have set new franchise history. For all their flash on offense, the defense is proving they can be lethal as well.
Chicago Bears pitch third down shutout
New York finished the game 0-for-7 on third down. Chicago hasn’t shut out an opponent out on third down since 1997, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. This time around, the Bears came away with the victory.
“Jets are 0-for-7 on third down,” Biggs wrote. “Looks like last time Bears held an opponent 0-for-3rd down was Week 5 of 1997. Saints were 0-for-12 on third down at Soldier Field that day. Somehow, New Orleans still won 20-17.”
Their effort on third down played a big role in Chicago’s time of possession advantage. The Bears didn’t allow the Jets to get into a rhythm all game. And at every opportunity New York had to extend their drive, Chicago had an answer.
While pitching a shutout on third down may be unsustainable. The Bears’ effort in those moments can be. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has put a success plan in place. If Chicago sticks to it and stays confident in their abilities, success on third down should follow.
The Bears defense still has plenty of more downs to play. But they have surpassed all expectations through the first four weeks of the year.
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