Chicago Bears: Top 5, Bottom 5 Performers thru 2 Weeks according to Pro Football Focus

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) reacts after making a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) reacts after making a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Bobby Massie, RT, 30.5

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) rushes against Chicago Bears tackle Bobby Massie (70) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) rushes against Chicago Bears tackle Bobby Massie (70) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

This is the least surprising name on the bottom five list and a stone cold lock that he’d be the worst performer on the team. Bobby Massie’s pass blocking has been abysmal and that’s putting it lightly. His pass blocking grade is a 26.5 and he’s routinely left Jay Cutler open to getting drilled by opponents.

Even if Massie’s isn’t surrendering sacks, he’s allowing defenders into the backfield to force Cutler to make quick decisions and take a hit when he throws the football. Massie is known as a solid run blocker. His run blocking has been better but he’s still struggled in that aspect as well.

Example, the Bears were driving in the third quarter down 9-7 with a chance to get the lead. Jordan Howard had sparked the offense and they had a 2nd and 2 at midfield. Langford came back in the game and on the second down play, Massie allowed massive pressure into the backfield, blowing up Langford on a 5-yard loss. Cutler was incomplete on third down and the Bears punted. The Eagles came down and scored and didn’t look back. That play may have been the play that was the “beginning of the end” for the Bears on Monday night and that has been very typical of Massie’s season.

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