NFL Where the Bears rank statistically heading into Week 1
The Chicago Bears are set to open the 2023 NFL season against the rival Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
It’s a new era in this storied rivalry following the departure of Aaron Rodgers, who’s now with the New York Jets. Now, it’ll be Justin Fields vs. Jordan Love in the battle for an early top spot in the NFC North.
With Week 1 just around the corner, how did the Bears compare to the rest of the NFL last season? Looking at the major metrics (courtesy of Team Rankings), here is where Chicago ranked following the 2022 season.
Offense
Rank | Stat | |
Points per game | 23rd | 19.2 ppg |
Passing offense | 32nd | 130.5 ypg |
Rushing offense | 1st | 177.3 ypg |
Total offense | 28th | 307.8 ypg |
3rd down conversions | 13th | 40.91% |
Red zone scoring | 13th | 56% |
Sacks allowed | 29th | 58 |
Turnovers | T-27th | 25 |
*stats from 2022 regular season
Defense
Rank | Stat | |
Points allowed | 32nd | 27.2 ppg |
Passing defense | 18th | 218.6 ypg |
Rushing defense | 31st | 157.3 ypg |
Total defense | 29th | 375.9 ypg |
3rd down conversions | 32nd | 49.02% |
Red zone defense | 27th | 64.52% |
Sacks | 32nd | 20 |
Takeaways | T-14th | 23 |
*stats from 2022 regular season
