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Bears Climb Power Rankings on Run-First Identity

Chicago's NFL-leading rushing attack paired with a top-four defense has produced wins with backup quarterbacks during Caleb Williams's hamstring rehab.

Overview

  • Chicago dominated the Jets in Week 4, with Kyle Monangai rushing 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns while the Bears ran 89 plays to New York's 32 and outgained them 492 yards to 197.
  • Through four games the Bears rank first in total offense (429.0 ypg) and rushing (196.3 ypg) and sit among the NFL leaders in points and yards allowed, figures that pushed multiple outlets to place Chicago near the top 10 in power rankings.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson has sustained the offense with different starters at quarterback, relying on veterans like Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent to protect the lead while rookie Caleb Williams rehabs a hamstring.
  • Despite the surge, the offense still struggles in the red zone and has turnover and special-teams issues that could limit scoring efficiency against tougher defenses.
  • The next test comes in Week 5 at Green Bay with Tyson Bagent slated to start, a divisional game that will probe the Bears' depth and durability and shape how national expectations hold up.