THE BLITZ projects the Chicago Bears to be the 6th-most run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 46.4% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Chicago Bears O-line profiles as the 9th-best in the league since the start of last season at opening holes for runners.Khalil Herbert's ground effectiveness (5.16 yards per carry) has been some of the best in the league since the start of last season (97th percentile among running backs).Khalil Herbert has been among the best running backs in the NFL at grinding out extra ground yardage, averaging a stellar 3.59 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while grading out in the 97th percentile.The Kansas City Chiefs safeties project as the 32nd-worst safety corps in football since the start of last season when it comes to run defense.
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