The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns are both heading into their Week 15 matchup at Soldier Field after a loss.
The Bears fell to the Green Bay Packers, 28-21, at Lambeau Field, and the Tennessee Titans defeated the Browns, 31-29, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.
With just four games remaining in the 2025 regular season, the Bears have plenty to play for as the NFC will likely go down to the final week to officially establish the playoff seeding. The Browns have already been eliminated from the postseason, but quarterback Shedeur Sanders can use every rep left this season to maximize his rookie year.
Before the Bears host the Browns at Soldier Field, here are two key stats from Next Gen Stats.
Bears Offense
Kyle Monangai has played a key role in the Bears’ offense and helped Chicago become the NFL's No. 2 rushing offense. Monangai has totaled 154 rushing yards before contact since Week 9, which is the third-most in the NFL during that span.
The Browns have given up 1,400 rushing yards this season, 13th in the NFL. Monangai will have to continue his physical style of play against a Browns defense led by Myles Garrett on what is supposed to be a cold day at Soldier Field.
Bears Defense
Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s unit will have plenty to improve after the team's loss to the Packers. One area the defense will have to be aware of is when the Browns use 12 personnel.
The Browns have used 12 personnel on 42.6% of their offensive snaps this season, the highest rate in the NFL. Since Sanders took over in Week 11, Cleveland has averaged 5.5 yards per play in 12-personnel (12th-most). The Bears have allowed six yards per play in 12-personnel formations (seventh-most).
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The Bears’ defense will have to prove they can limit one of Cleveland's strengths while exploiting one of the unit's weaknesses.