(3) Create a consistent pass rush.
Goff is playing at an exceptionally high level. He leads the NFL in yards per attempt (9.0) and, as of Week 3, is second in the league with a passer rating of 125.0 behind the Ravens' Lamar Jackson (126.7).
“He gets the ball out of his hands,” Washington said. “The passing game is really controlled. They push the ball around the field a little bit, but they do a great job of taking the football out of his hand so he doesn't have to hold it for long periods of time.”
“Like all experienced quarterbacks, he has a really good idea of what to do. He is a smart player. He's seen a lot of defenses, a lot of coverage concepts. He understands the leverage of defenders. That gives him some information.” So he's able to manage the game and execute that offense perfectly, and he's also very unselfish. For a man who has had a lot of success as a gunslinger, he doesn't mind using the rushing offense to help him.
Several takeaways on Thursday would undoubtedly improve the Bears' chances of defeating the Lions. In two games between the teams last year, Goff committed six turnovers, threw five interceptions and lost a fumble.
The Bears' front four increased the pressure they generated last Sunday, recording 3.0 sacks from the Vikings' Sam Darnold and nine quarterback hits.
“It was really nice to see that,” Eberflus said. “We focus on the boys. We did the practice work and the guys did a really good job. We talk about four equals one when it comes to training each other, and that's how you do it in a four-man rush.” .
“A lot of these things are natural, not even games that you prepare for. They just happen naturally, but play off each other. The boys have done a really good job and they must continue to do so. We.' There's a lot of people taking turns, so it's about working with each other and the guy next to you, and of course we have stunts and pressure and all that kind of stuff, but I think they did a really good job to create this pressure. “