How the Chicago Bears Are Controlling the Clock This Season

One of the more notable aspects of the Chicago Bears‘ performance this season has been their ability to control the clock. The Bears are averaging 35:26 in time of possession, putting together extended drives, consistently moving the chains, and giving opposing offenses fewer opportunities with the football.

On Monday night, the Bears put together a 17-play, 80-yard opening drive against the Seattle Seahawks that took 8:32 off the clock.

Caleb Williams noted that sustaining drives was something the offense spent time working on during training camp and OTAs.

“We do these long-drive drills in training camp and OTAs that you hate, that you dread at the end of practice,” he said. “They show up in…