Given their underlying traits and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Bears to pass on 48.2% of their chances: the 2nd-lowest frequency among all teams this week.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Bears are predicted by the predictive model to call only 61.8 offensive plays in this contest: the lowest number among all teams this week.Cole Kmet's 72.9% Route% this season illustrates a substantial diminishment in his pass game workload over last season's 84.0% mark.The Chicago Bears offensive line grades out as the 9th-worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a negative impact on all passing game metrics across the board.The Lions pass defense has surrendered the 8th-lowest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (69.9%) to TEs this year (69.9%).
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