Kevin Byard is making it abundantly clear who Bears are focused on in Week 15

Keep the focus on Cleveland.
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After losing 28-21 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 14, everyone associated with the Chicago Bears, from the players, coaches, and fans, wants revenge on them. They'll get it in Week 16, but they have to keep the focus on Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns.

At least, that is what Bears safety Kevin Byard is preaching to the media entering a critical week in the season. Byard was honest about making sure everyone knows he and the team are not overlooking the Browns and that they are not putting the focus on the Packers' revenge game just yet.

"I don't really believe in trap games," Byard said. "This is the NFL. Everyone is out there playing for something."

"I believe in the momentum of the week. I believe in how you start your Monday going to Saturday can impact how you play on Sunday."

It may not be a trap game for Byard, but Browns can be a dangerous team

Don't let the 3-10 fool fans, the Browns have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are ranked second in total defense with 272.8 yards allowed per game and first in the NFL in rush defense with 165.2 yards allowed per game.

That leaves the Bears with a problem, since they have leaned on the running game all season to win games. It may put more pressure on quarterback Caleb Williams to step up, but he has had his own struggles over the last few weeks with accuracy.

Chicago's defense is catching the Browns at the wrong time, with rookie Shedeur Sanders leading the charge at quarterback for Cleveland after his 300+ yard and four touchdown day in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. The Browns also have other star rookies playing well, including running back Qunishon Judkins and tight end Harold Fannin Jr.

It's a good thing the Bears are first in the NFL in turnovers created this season with 27, four more than the next team on the list. They also have Byard, who leads the league in interceptions with six on the season.

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This isn't going to be an easy game whatsoever for Chicago, as the Bears have no business focusing on the Packers. They first must beat the Browns before they can get to that point.

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