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Two Forgotten Chicago Bears Have A Golden Opportunity To Be Heroes In Atlanta

What’s the old Chinese proverb? A crisis means two things: danger and opportunity. There is no question that the Chicago Bears’ defense is in a crisis. Their cornerback situation looks pretty bad after last week. Jaylon Johnson is a shell…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:30 AM
Two Forgotten Chicago Bears Have A Golden Opportunity To Be Heroes In Atlanta
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Erik Lambert highlights Jamree Kromah and Jordan Van Den Berg as potential breakout contributors against Atlanta.
  • Montez Sweat received a two-game suspension for a PED violation, leaving the defensive line short-handed.
  • Defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo was placed on Injured Reserve with a quad injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erik Lambert of Sports Mockery argues that Chicago Bears defensive linemen Jamree Kromah and Jordan Van Den Berg have a major opportunity to step up against the Atlanta Falcons. The Bears face a crisis along the defensive line after Montez Sweat received a two-game PED suspension and Dayo Odeyingbo was placed on Injured Reserve due to a quad injury.

Lambert notes that Chicago has not signed outside replacements, signaling that defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will likely elevate Kromah and Van Den Berg into the rotation. Alongside Austin Booker and Grady Jarrett, the young duo will be tested against Atlanta's offense featuring Bijan Robinson and Drake London.

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