Chicago Bears: 5 Things to Keep an Eye On in Week 2

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) celebrates with wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Offensive Play Selection by Bears’ Coaching Staff

Nov 15, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks on as his team plays the St. Louis Rams during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Chicago defeated St. Louis 37-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

Bears head coach John Fox has a reputation for having a run-heavy offense, which usually features multiple ball carriers. Well, that wasn’t the case in Week 1. Fox and his staff called 34 pass plays and only 18 run plays versus Houston. Of the 18 run plays, Jeremy Langford had 17 of those carries. As a result, the Bears only held the ball for 23:41.

Chicago has a variety of running backs on their depth chart that can definitely keep an opposing defense on its heels. Langford, along with Ka’Deem Carey and rookie Jordan Howard, could keep the chains moving on the ground, and give the Bears a more balanced offensive attack. We’ll just have to see if Fox feels the same way on Monday night.

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