THE BLITZ projects the Chicago Bears offense as the 6th-slowest paced team in football (in a neutral context) right now, averaging 29.41 seconds per snap.The forecast calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means lower pass volume (and increased run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.Darnell Mooney's sure-handedness have tailed off this season, with his Completion% decreasing from 59.7% to 38.1%.The New York Giants cornerbacks profile as the 6th-best CB corps in the league since the start of last season in covering pass-catchers.The Chicago Bears have gone up against a stacked the box on a measly 14.2% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in the league. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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