The Chicago Bears boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 7.0% more towards rushing than it did last season (context-neutralized).The Bears are a 3-point favorite in this game, indicating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Chicago Bears to be the most run-centric team among all teams this week with a 60.3% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Khalil Herbert has rushed for many more yards per game (63.0) this year than he did last year (26.0).Khalil Herbert's ground efficiency has gotten a boost this year, averaging 5.79 yards-per-carry compared to a measly 4.07 figure last year.
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