Bears face stiff test as Browns' Myles Garrett seeks record-breaking sack total.
The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, with a daunting task awaiting them in the form of defensive end Myles Garrett. The league leader in sacks with 20, Garrett is just three away from breaking the single-season record shared by T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan.
Garrett's impressive performance has made him nearly unblockable, as noted by Bears coach Ben Johnson. "He's got that bull rush that can take a tackle and put him on roller skates and walk him right back into the quarterback," Johnson said. "Every team that you see on tape, they have a plan for him, and yet he just still walks that tackle on back into the quarterback."
For Bears rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo, this will be an even greater challenge than facing Aidan Hutchinson or T.J. Watt in recent games. The Browns' use of a wide-nine defense often sets Garrett up well outside the pocket before the snap, giving him the speed to reach the quarterback from there.
Despite the tough matchup, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is determined to limit Garrett's impact on the game. "I'm going to try and make sure that he doesn't get the sack record on us and on me," Williams said. "Going versus those types of players, you've just got to make sure every single snap, [you're] not allowing them to wreck the game."
For Williams and his offense, this game against the Browns will be a crucial test of their ability to withstand elite pass rushers. With the Bears seeking an 11-win season for their playoff chances, Garrett's presence makes this matchup far from a gimme.
The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, with a daunting task awaiting them in the form of defensive end Myles Garrett. The league leader in sacks with 20, Garrett is just three away from breaking the single-season record shared by T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan.
Garrett's impressive performance has made him nearly unblockable, as noted by Bears coach Ben Johnson. "He's got that bull rush that can take a tackle and put him on roller skates and walk him right back into the quarterback," Johnson said. "Every team that you see on tape, they have a plan for him, and yet he just still walks that tackle on back into the quarterback."
For Bears rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo, this will be an even greater challenge than facing Aidan Hutchinson or T.J. Watt in recent games. The Browns' use of a wide-nine defense often sets Garrett up well outside the pocket before the snap, giving him the speed to reach the quarterback from there.
Despite the tough matchup, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is determined to limit Garrett's impact on the game. "I'm going to try and make sure that he doesn't get the sack record on us and on me," Williams said. "Going versus those types of players, you've just got to make sure every single snap, [you're] not allowing them to wreck the game."
For Williams and his offense, this game against the Browns will be a crucial test of their ability to withstand elite pass rushers. With the Bears seeking an 11-win season for their playoff chances, Garrett's presence makes this matchup far from a gimme.
Myles Garrett is on fire and I'm loving it 
The way he's breaking tackles left and right is insane 
I think the Bears need to come up with some creative ways to stop him, 'cause just trying to block him straight up isn't gonna cut it 
They need to mix it up and keep Garrett guessing. I'm also curious to see how Ozzy Trapilo holds up against Garrett - he's gonna have a tough time 
Caleb Williams is definitely right, every snap needs to be about limiting those sacks and keeping the game flowing 
The Browns' defense is like trying to contain a high-speed train - no matter what the Bears do, Myles Garrett seems to be able to adapt and accelerate past them 
. He's almost got his own gravitational pull in the pocket, making it challenging for QBs to even get a clear shot at their receivers 
. I think Caleb Williams needs to rely more on his quick releases and precision passes to evade Garrett's relentless pursuit 
. The Browns' use of a wide-nine defense is a clever tactic, but it also exposes their defense to being vulnerable in the middle 
. Will the Bears be able to navigate this treacherous terrain and come out unscathed? 
. The way Garrett is dominating games right now, it's like he's on a mission from God or something. I mean, Ozzy Trapilo's gonna have his hands full trying to block him out 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! 
I love how confident Williams is about their chances, 11 wins are definitely achievable if they just play smart football 
️ this game is gonna be lit!!! 
. Like, seriously though, 20 sacks in one season? That's crazy... but also kinda expected if you ask me 
. And I'm sure Ozzy Trapilo's like "oh no, not another elite pass rusher to deal with" 
. Caleb Williams is trying to be all cool and collected about it, but I'm pretty sure he's just hyping himself up for a big game 
. The Bears are gonna have to bring their A-game (which, let's be real, they're not exactly known for 
) if they wanna stop him from getting that record. I'm loving it when QBs get hyped about trying to hold down elite pass rushers, btw - Caleb Williams sounds like a total boss 
. The Bears are gonna have a tough time stopping him, especially with their rookie OT Ozzy Trapilo stepping in against a guy who's almost unblockable 
. Williams is right, this game could be make or break for them if they can't limit Garrett's impact 
. The Browns' wide-nine defense is a whole different ball game, too... it's like they're trying to make him look like a human highlight reel 
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but at the same time i think ozzy trapilo is gonna do ok on him he's got some experience from playing against aidan hutchinson and tj watt already 
It's all about blitzing Myles Garrett at some point, but even then, he's still super hard to stop 
! it's definitely gonna be an intense game, and i'm low-key rooting for the browns to pull off a win 
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. The Browns' defense may pose a significant challenge, but it's also an opportunity for the Bears to showcase their resilience and poise under pressure 