Many factors can be attributed to the Bears’ 2018 explosion, but among them was the breaking out of numerous key contributors.
Eddie Jackson took an emphatic leap in his sophomore campaign that saw him become a first-team All-Pro who led all safeties in the NFL with six interceptions, 15 pass deflections and three defensive touchdowns. Kyle Fuller turned an underrated 2017 season into an incredible 2018 year, leading the league with seven interceptions and 21 pass deflections while also earning first-team All-Pro honors. Akiem Hicks maintained a fantastic level of play along the interior, receiving the national recognition he had deserved for some time.