Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Chicago Bears considered the most feared offense in the NFL right now?
The Bears are the number one offense in the NFL in total yards and are still top 10 in scoring even after losing Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury. What makes them truly terrifying is their ability to hold the ball for 10, 11, or 12 plays per drive, drain the clock, and still put points on the board at the end.
What happened to Caleb Williams and how has it affected the Bears offense?
Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury two weeks ago and has been sidelined since. Despite losing their starting quarterback, the Bears offense has remained nearly impossible to stop, which is a big reason people around the league are taking notice.
What is Ben Johnson's offensive philosophy with the Chicago Bears?
Ben Johnson built his offense around running the ball and controlling the time of possession rather than centering everything around the quarterback. His goal is not just to score points but to physically and mentally wear opponents down until they break.
How successful have NFL teams historically been when ranking first in time of possession and top 10 in scoring?
Since 2000, there have been 14 instances where an NFL team ranked first in time of possession and top 10 in scoring, and 13 of those teams made the playoffs. Five reached at least the conference championship game, and two went to the Super Bowl, with the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles winning it all.
Why does Ben Johnson prioritize the run game over building around the quarterback?
Johnson believes that unless you have a generational quarterback like Tom Brady or Drew Brees, you cannot run a true death-by-a-thousand-cuts offense through the air. Running the ball is what allows the Bears to control the clock, exhaust defenses, and deliver demoralizing scores at the end of long drives.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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