Where the Bears rank statistically heading into Week 18

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The Chicago Bears will host the Detroit Lions in the final game of the regular season, where Chicago is looking to earn the No. 2 seed and get revenge over the Lions after a Week 2 blowout.

The Bears are coming off a rough 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling shootout in prime time. Quarterback Caleb Williams had arguably his best showing, throwing for 330 yards and two touchdowns, while rookies Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland had big games. But it was the defense that was the biggest concern. Chicago allowed nearly 500 yards and three touchdowns to Brock Purdy and company. The defense had no answers for the 49ers, be in through the air or on the ground.

With Week 18 upon us, how did the Bears compare to the rest of the NFL after this season? Looking at the major metrics (courtesy of Team Rankings, ESPN, NFL.com and Football Database), here is where Chicago ranked following Week 17?

Offense

Stat	Rank
Points per game	26.6 ppg	10th
Passing offense	226.3 ypg	11th
Rushing offense	149.1 ypg	3rd
Total offense	375.4 ypg	3rd
3rd down conversions	43.06%	6th
Red zone scoring	57.41%	17th
Sacks allowed	23	4th
Turnovers	10	1st

Defense

Stat	Rank
Points allowed	24.8 ppg	22nd
Passing defense	222.0 ypg	21st
Rushing defense	135.3 ypg	28th
Total defense	357.3 ypg	27th
3rd down conversions	40.45%	19th
Red zone defense	58.49%	18th
Sacks	32	T-21st
Takeaways	32	1st