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Chicago Bears: What to Watch for vs. Denver Broncos Week 2

By Clyde A. Speller

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos hits quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears in the end zone for a first quarter safety during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos hits quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears in the end zone for a first quarter safety during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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Can Mack and Floyd Prove to be Better than Miller and Chubb?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Leonard Floyd #94 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 05: Leonard Floyd #94 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

If you’re a person who loves defense, then this may be the game for you. This Week 2 matchup will feature a few dominant pass rushers. Of course, everyone knows about Denver’s Von Miller and Chicago’s Khalil Mack. And last year, Bradley Chubb introduced himself to the NFL with a spectacular rookie campaign for the Broncos. Having started this season with a clean bill of health, four-year veteran Leonard Floyd is being looked upon to have a highly-anticipated breakout season for the Bears.

With all of this being said, will the Mack-Floyd combo prove to be better than Miller and Chubb? In 2018, Denver’s duo combined for 26.5 of the team’s 44 sacks. Their collaborative effort was the second-best of any pass-rushing duo in the NFL last season. Last week, Mack didn’t record a sack, but Floyd was able to get to the quarterback twice. Just like Mack, Miller and Chubb failed to register a sack in Week 1.

The Broncos’ offensive line gave up three sacks last week, and Chicago’s offensive front surrendered five. With Denver’s starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James ruled out with a knee injury, Mack and Floyd could be in for a big game. The same could be said for Miller and Chubb if the Bears continue to have the troubles they had while pass blocking in Week 1. So the big question is, which duo will have the bigger game?

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