The Bears are Pro Football Focus darlings

If you wanted to feel better about the Bears’ 2-1 start and hold on first place in the NFC North Youth Devin Hester Jerseys , look no further than the love Chicago is receiving from advanced analytics, most notably Pro Football Focus. Three weeks into the 2018 season, eight Bears are in the top 10 at their respective positions.Note: no advanced statistics should be taken as gospel (look no further than the constant Adrian Amos conversations). But they are worthy looks when juxtaposed amongst a variety of information. Consider the source and compare them to different sources when possible. At any rate, Khalil Mack is PFF’s highest-graded edge defender Devin Hester Jerseys Stitched , no surprise for the likely early frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. Eddie Jackson is the NFL’s second-highest graded safety, as the second-year leap towards stardom is being made. Bryce Callahan is the second-best cornerback - not nickel cornerback - cornerback. Jordan Howard is the third-best running back, despite his limited early use. Akiem Hicks is playing as the third-best interior defensive lineman as his Pro Bowl season may finally be here. Prince Amukamara is the fourth-best cornerback, likely boosted by his pick-six against the Seahawks. Charles Leno is the blindside protector the Bears have wanted Youth Prince Amukamara Jerseys , with Leno sitting at sixth among all tackles. Finally, Eddie Goldman is the ninth-best interior defensive lineman. (Football is more than sacks!)Yes, an overwhelming portion of that list features the NFL’s current best defense in Football Outsiders’ DVOA (another statistical source to note but not take as gospel). It’d be difficult to find many bright spots amidst a currently struggling offense. Nevertheless, it isn’t a bad ideal to see so many Bears featured among the best football has to offer. A potential harbinger of what’s to come in the 2018 season. Robert is the Editor-in-chief of The Blitz Network (subscribe here!) Prince Amukamara Jerseys Stitched , the managing editor of Windy City Gridiron, and writes for a host of other fine publications. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski. The Bears had wide receiver Allen Robinson and linebacker Khalil Mack in the lineup against the Patriots after listing them as questionable last week, but it doesn’t look like that will be the case again this week.According to multiple reports, Robinson is not expected to play against the Jets on Sunday afternoon. Robinson missed two days of practice this week before getting in a limited session on Friday.He played 61 snaps last week Youth Walter Payton Jerseys , but had just one catch for four yards during Chicago’s 38-31 loss.Those same reports say that Mack’s status will be determined by how he fares in a pregame warmup. Mack hurt his ankle in Week Six against the Dolphins, but returned to that game and played 54-of-64 snaps for Chicago last weekend. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said this week that the injury has affected Mack’s play and we’ll find out if the impact is too great for him to be a useful part of the team this weekend.