Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Preview: Inside the Numbers

Defensively, the Lions have continued to improve their linebacker and secondary units, but the overall (13.0) grade positions them at a middling 15th overall. As detailed in the Week 4 preview, the heart and soul of the Lions remains their formidable defensive line. Ndamukong Suh (18.3) has feasted on offensive lines all year and neutralizing his elite pass rushing skills will remain the primary point of emphasis for the Bears. Fellow big bodies C.J. Mosely, Nick Fairly, Ziggy Ansah, Willie Young, and Devin Taylor bolster the pass rush, but the unit does struggle to mitigate opposing running backs with their (-8.5) run defense grade.