I am not buying the idea that it is a slam dunk win for the Broncos against the Bears. The Bears looked competent in some parts of their games against other opponents this season so far.
The problem is that the Bears have RBs that can be productive but not enough attempts so far. DJ Moore has been relatively quiet as well so the Bears have weapons but Fields has to be more consistent.
So the Broncos have to keep pressuring Fields because if Fields finds a groove then it may open up their running game. Keep in mind that Herbert is averaging 4.0 yards per carry, Johnson is averaging 5.0 yards per carry, and Foreman is averaging 3.2. Between these three RBs they have combined for only 45 carries so far. Broncos defense has struggled to shut down ground games that start to steam roll.
So the Bears offense has been anemic but they are a sleeping giant in my mind based on the talent and production with limited chances so far.
Broncos offense should be able to move the ball against a Bears defense that still is trying to find its footing. Broncos scoring early will help neutralize the potential ground game by the Bears possibly. But if the Broncos let the Bears hang around anything is possible.
The problem is that the Bears have RBs that can be productive but not enough attempts so far. DJ Moore has been relatively quiet as well so the Bears have weapons but Fields has to be more consistent.
So the Broncos have to keep pressuring Fields because if Fields finds a groove then it may open up their running game. Keep in mind that Herbert is averaging 4.0 yards per carry, Johnson is averaging 5.0 yards per carry, and Foreman is averaging 3.2. Between these three RBs they have combined for only 45 carries so far. Broncos defense has struggled to shut down ground games that start to steam roll.
So the Bears offense has been anemic but they are a sleeping giant in my mind based on the talent and production with limited chances so far.
Broncos offense should be able to move the ball against a Bears defense that still is trying to find its footing. Broncos scoring early will help neutralize the potential ground game by the Bears possibly. But if the Broncos let the Bears hang around anything is possible.