Checking the Tape: Eberflus' Defense Closes Vs Detroit
Briefly

On this early 3rd & 10, Chicago sends a 6-man blitz paired with man coverage on the back end. Kyler Gordon recognizes Detroit's pre-snap short motion, passes his assignment to Jaylon Johnson, and from there the back-7 executes flawlessly. When this defense is executing together, it's a beautiful thing to watch.
On an early Lions 4th & 10, Chicago walked 7 defenders up to the line of scrimmage & sent everyone but TJ Edwards (including Kyler Gordon blitzing from the slot) at Goff for a total of 7 flying Bears. Eberflus dared Jared Goff to make more than a half-field read and Goff couldn't do it - instead, he threw his 4th pick against Chicago in only 2 meetings. Pretty work all around.
Read at Dabearsblog
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