THE BLITZ projects the Chicago Bears to be the 2nd-most run-centric team in football near the end zone (in a neutral context) at the present time with a 50.2% red zone run rate.The Chicago Bears O-line profiles as the 7th-best in the league this year at blocking for rushers.Khalil Herbert has run for 0.43 touchdowns per game on the ground this year (on average), one of the biggest figures in football among RBs (83rd percentile).The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackles profile as the 6th-worst group of DTs in the league this year in regard to stopping the run.The Chicago Bears have faced a stacked the box on a measly 14.2% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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