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The Bears’ defense sure looks incredible when it’s forcing fumbles and snaring interceptions. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and safety Kevin Byard fly all over the field looking for a pass to pluck, and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and defensive end Montez Sweat are always ready to rake a ball out of someone’s hands.
But what about when that doesn’t happen?
The Bears lead the NFL with 16 takeaways, and that has masked some major concerns about their defense. When it comes to the basics, they’ve been unreliable:
- They’ve allowed 5.3 yards per carry (30th in the NFL).