Even when they don't play well, the Chicago Bears have found ways to win this season. However, they still have a big deficit, as they've gone 0-2 against NFC North rivals and haven't been particularly competitive.
Ben Johnson is undefeated against anyone else, but with this being the toughest division in football, there's simply no more margin for error against NFC North foes. That's why watching the Detroit Lions remain idle at the trade deadline was music to the Bears' ears.
The Lions added a depth piece in Andre Cisco and not much more. They have one of the worst cornerback rooms and pass defenses in football, and that should doom them when the Bears visit them in Week 12.
The Lions wasted a big opportunity at the trade deadline
The Lions' defense got off to a dreadful start, and even though they've been better during their four-game winning streak, they still rank 28th in total yards allowed per game (377.3), 17th in points allowed per game (23.6), and dead last in receiving yards allowed (260.9). They also rank 27th in third-down defense (44.4 percent).
That's despite going against struggling teams like the Saints, Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals. They did beat the Vikings, but they barely escaped with the win and went up against Kyler Murray, who's now lost his starting job for the second time in as many years.
The Bears have two of the most explosive wide receivers in the game in Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze. Caleb Williams has been more of a check-down guy this season, but he can make every throw in the book, and he's not afraid to put air on the ball and sling the pigskin down the field.
Moreover, even guys like Kalif Raymond or Zavion Thomas can also put defensive backs on skates with their vertical speed. The Lions desperately needed help on the boundary, and not getting a cornerback might cost them the season.
Maybe they're overrating their team after a hot streak, but their numbers are misleading. There's still no word on Kerby Joseph's return from injury, and even if that happens, they will still have D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. starting at outside cornerback.
Caleb Williams should be licking his chops at the thought of going against one of the sloppiest cornerback rooms in pro football. The Lions' hubris will be the biggest mistake of the season, and Ben Johnson will get the last laugh against his former boss.
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