The Chicago Bears (1-5) were defeated the Minnesota Vikings (2-4) on Sunday, 19-13, which marked the team’s 15th loss in the last 16 games. Chicago hasn’t won a home game since last September.
While the Bears defense had their best outing of the season, Chicago’s offense struggled to replicate their success from the previous two games, where they averaged 34 points per game.
Now that Week 6 is in the books, we now know how the Bears rank statistically compared to the rest of the NFL. Looking at the major metrics (courtesy of Team Rankings), here is where Chicago stands after six games.
Offense
Rank | Stat | |
Points per game | 19th | 21.3 ppg |
Passing offense | 26th | 188.5 ypg |
Rushing offense | 7th | 136.0 ypg |
Total offense | 18th | 324.5 ypg |
3rd down conversions | 14th | 40.51% |
Red zone scoring | 14th | 56.25% |
Sacks allowed | 30th | 25 |
Turnovers | T-27th | 11 |
Defense
Rank | Stat | |
Points allowed | 29th | 29.3 ppg |
Passing defense | 29th | 267.3 ypg |
Rushing defense | 8th | 89.5 ypg |
Total defense | 25th | 356.8 ypg |
3rd down conversions | 32nd | 50.62% |
Red zone defense | 31st | 78.95% |
Sacks | 30th | 9 |
Takeaways | T-22nd | 5 |