Overview
- Williams assigned Marvel personas to his starters: Ozzy Trapilo as Wolverine, Joe Thuney as Doctor Strange, Drew Dalman as the Hulk, Jonah Jackson as Red Hulk and Darnell Wright as Bucky/Winter Soldier.
- Chicago assembled the group through high-priority moves, trading for Thuney and Jackson, signing center Drew Dalman, drafting Trapilo in the second round and pairing them with 2023 first-rounder Wright.
- The line has driven elite production, including 1.88 rushing yards before contact per attempt (second), third in expected points added per rush and second in rushing yards per game.
- Pass protection has markedly improved, with Williams sacked 23 times this season after being sacked 68 times last year, while the Bears average 4.8 yards per carry and 2,126 rushing yards, fifth and second in the NFL respectively.
- Wright continues to start with an elbow brace from a Week 6 injury, and Chicago sits at 10-4 heading into a Packers matchup that will decide first place in the NFC North.