The Bears enter their bye weekend ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in several team and individual categories. Here's how they stack up:
Bears running back Jordan Howard rushes the ball against the Saints.
Offense
- Fourth in the league in rushing yards (130.1)
- Ninth in rushing yards per carry (4.3)
- 10th in touchdown percentage in the red zone (57.1)
Defense
- Eighth in total yards allowed (312.0)
- Ninth in yards per play (5.0)
- Tied for seventh in sacks (23)
- Seventh in yards allowed on first down plays (4.7 yards)
Individual players
- Running back Jordan Howard
* Fourth in rushing yards (662)
* Eighth in yards from scrimmage (740)
* Sixth in first downs (38), having picked up 36 rushing and two receiving
* Defensive end Akiem Hicks is tied for ninth in sacks (seven) * Punter Pat O'Donnell is seventh in gross punting average (48.2 yards)