Even while showing signs of progress in Matt Eberflus’ second season, the Bears’ defense struggled with takeaways — the “T” in H.I.T.S. in case you forgot.
The defense had just nine takeaways in the first 10 games of the season, and four of those were in garbage time. But after intercepting Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs four times in a 12-10 victory on Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Bears’ defense has seven interceptions in the last two games, and they all have mattered.
