Bears' Dominance on the Ground Spells Trouble for Opponents
The Chicago Bears have been running roughshod over their opponents, and it's not just a coincidence. Since their Week 5 bye, they've taken the league by storm, leading the pack in rushing yards per game and total yards per game. In fact, only the Bills are averaging more than their impressive 153.8 rushing yards per game this season.
But what's even more astonishing is that the Bears have managed to exceed 280 yards on the ground in just three games since the end of the 1984 season - all of which came in November against the Bengals and Eagles. These outbursts are a testament to their formidable run game, with rookie Kyle Monangai ranking seventh in the NFL with an impressive 4.9 yards per carry.
Veteran D'Andre Swift is also making headlines, boasting the tenth-best mark among running backs who have carried the ball at least 50 times this season with 4.7 yards per carry. So what's behind their success? According to Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, it all comes down to discipline and soundness in their run game.
"You can't just run up the field, you can't jump out of a gap, and you can't pass rush on a run down," Hafley explained. "It's a highly disciplined approach that requires players to be on the same page."
The Bears' running backs coach Eric Bieniemy has been instrumental in helping Swift develop this discipline, transforming him from an inconsistent player to a force to be reckoned with.
"It's been fun watching the evolution of where we started to where we are now," Bieniemy said. "We've still got a long way to go, but I'm enjoying the progress."
And so is Swift, who believes they're hitting their stride right now.
"I think we're in a good place right now," he said confidently.
The Chicago Bears have been running roughshod over their opponents, and it's not just a coincidence. Since their Week 5 bye, they've taken the league by storm, leading the pack in rushing yards per game and total yards per game. In fact, only the Bills are averaging more than their impressive 153.8 rushing yards per game this season.
But what's even more astonishing is that the Bears have managed to exceed 280 yards on the ground in just three games since the end of the 1984 season - all of which came in November against the Bengals and Eagles. These outbursts are a testament to their formidable run game, with rookie Kyle Monangai ranking seventh in the NFL with an impressive 4.9 yards per carry.
Veteran D'Andre Swift is also making headlines, boasting the tenth-best mark among running backs who have carried the ball at least 50 times this season with 4.7 yards per carry. So what's behind their success? According to Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, it all comes down to discipline and soundness in their run game.
"You can't just run up the field, you can't jump out of a gap, and you can't pass rush on a run down," Hafley explained. "It's a highly disciplined approach that requires players to be on the same page."
The Bears' running backs coach Eric Bieniemy has been instrumental in helping Swift develop this discipline, transforming him from an inconsistent player to a force to be reckoned with.
"It's been fun watching the evolution of where we started to where we are now," Bieniemy said. "We've still got a long way to go, but I'm enjoying the progress."
And so is Swift, who believes they're hitting their stride right now.
"I think we're in a good place right now," he said confidently.
theyre literally running all over everyone on the field! its like they have a secret sauce or something 
kyle monangai and dandre swift are killing it on the ground and their coach eric bieniemy is doing an amazing job of helping them improve. i think its awesome that they're working together as a team and being all disciplined and stuff 
4.9 yards per carry is crazy talk! and it's not just about them, their o-line is killing it too 
they're like a big ol' brick wall out there, nothing's getting through 
i'm predicting some serious wins for chicago this season 
on offense... i love how they're not just relying on one guy to carry the load, but having this whole unit mesh together 
their running game is so smooth and disciplined, it's hard to keep up with em 
kyle monangai and d'andre swift are like two peas in a pod, working so well together 
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. The Packers are gonna take them down and show 'em who's boss 
. I'm gonna go ahead and say the Bears will be out of playoff contention by Christmas 
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Kyle Monangai is killing it with 4.9 yards per carry, rookie of the year vibes for sure 
coach bieniemy doing great job too 
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! They're absolutely annihilating teams on the ground, and it's not just about the stats, it's all about the discipline and execution 
. And it's awesome to see Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift thriving with their impressive stats 
! The coaching staff must be doing something right, because Eric Bieniemy has clearly made a huge impact on Swift's development 
. I'm definitely excited to see how they stack up against the rest of the league 
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. coaches bieniemy and hafley are doing something right, or at least their players are listening 
. swift's evolution from inconsistent to beast mode is awesome to watch 
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. The way they're working together as a team is so inspiring 
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. But seriously, 4.9 yards per carry? That's crazy! And D'Andre Swift is no slouch either, he's like a well-oiled machine on the field 
. anyway, i'm loving this bears team so far 
I'm so tired of everyone saying that the Bears are dominating because of their run game 
️. Any team can run the ball effectively if they're disciplined and have a solid O-line 
. It's not like this is some revolutionary new strategy or anything 
. Seventh in the league with 4.9 yards per carry? Big whoop 
. I bet he wouldn't be so good if they didn't just give him all the carries 
. And D'Andre Swift? Yeah, sure, he's improved, but that's not exactly a surprise 
. Newsflash: it's just football 
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, you gotta respect a well-oiled machine like this Bears offense! The Bills might be close, but the Bears are on a different level right now 
. They're all about discipline and soundness, not just brute force. It's interesting to see how they've got their players on the same page 
. Swift's development into a reliable back is huge for them. And Bieniemy's coaching is spot on