No. 1: Seahawks Defense Needs Some Relief

Seattle had a few defensive standouts during the game, for sure. Cornerback Shaquill Griffin was the main defensive target for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears passing attack, and Griffin did more than just hold his own. He managed two interceptions off Trubisky and broke up another pass, showcasing why the Seahawks’ decision to get younger and more dynamic earlier this offseason was a good one.

Meanwhile, EDGE Frank Clark was a wrecking ball against an otherwise stout Chicago offensive line, registering a sack and two tackles for a loss. His pressure forced Trubisky to throw earlier than he otherwise would have liked on a number of critical plays, a main reason why the Bears were only able to muster 200 passing yards on the night.

That said, the Bears managed nearly 10 more minutes of possession time than the Seahawks. And that includes the quick turnaround following Chicago cornerback Prince Amukamara’s pick-six interception in the fourth quarter.

Russell Wilson and Seattle’s offense managed a paltry 5-of-13 mark on third downs. Through two weeks, the Seahawks are 29th in third-down conversion percentage, successfully converting a mere 28 percent of their tries.

This equates to a lot of pressure being put on the defense, and the formula hasn’t exactly worked so far.