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Detailed film breakdown and analysis of the Chicago Bears defense the past three weeks, specifically the improved play of the front seven and a group of outside linebackers on fire.
The Chicago Bears are 5-8 and will miss out on the playoffs for the fifth year in a row. While the overall results have been disappointing, the Bears are just a few Robbie Gould missed field goals away from being 8-5.
Defensively, this team is headed in the right direction. They've struggled to stop the run the past few weeks but overall, the play of the defense, particularly the front seven, is dramatically improved in comparison to Week 1.