Welcome to Quick Reads, Football Outsiders' column where we discuss the statistical analysis of individual players. And we're going to do exactly that, but before we do, we must look at the stats that some teams are putting up. Because team stats are kinda crazy this year, and that craziness is screwing with the perception of the individuals who play against them.
Let's take the Chicago Bears, for instance. Through Week 11, not counting Monday Night Football, the Bears lead the league with a -20.9% DVOA on defense. Nobody is really close to them -- the Buffalo Bills are second at -14.