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Quarterbacks average nearly 2 extra yards per carry over running backs, and so having a mobile QB can be a huge advantage. Roughly 13.6% of the Bears rush attempts have come through their quarterback, #7-most in the league.
Chicago has leaned on the run 43.3% of the time, #2-most in football. The Bears have leaned heavily on the run in the red zone as they attempt to punch it for touchdowns, #9-most in football at 52.1%. It seems like it would make sense to continue leaning on it this week given how ill-equipped the Lions have been to stop the opposing run threat this year. To wit, the Lions rush defense has allowed 143 yards per game, #3-worst in the league. They've allowed 4.85 yards per carry (#3-worst). This should give Chicago a decided advantage.
If the Lions are going to come out on top, they'll likely need to figure out a way to slow Chicago down on the ground. That's not going to be easy given how much they've struggled in that department this season.
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