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Bears lead NFL in time of possession
Bears lead NFL in time of possession but coach Ben Johnson prefers quick touchdowns.
In brief
Bears lead NFL in time of possession but coach Ben Johnson prefers quick touchdowns. Bears lead NFL in time of possession with 35:30 average per game but coach Ben Johnson prefers one-play touchdown drives over long drives. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Bears lead NFL in time of possession
Bears lead NFL in time of possession with 35:30 average per 60-minute game.
Ben Johnson prefers one-play TD drives
Coach Ben Johnson says he prefers one-play drives for touchdowns over long drives.
Bears' offensive stats
Bears run 505 offensive plays this season, highest in NFL, averaging over 70 plays per game.
Johnson's coaching philosophy
Johnson focuses on explosive plays and quick scoring over long drives.
Bears' offensive efficiency
Bears show good offense but sometimes take longer to score than Johnson prefers.
The headline
Bears lead NFL in time of possession with 35:30 average per game but coach Ben Johnson prefers one-play touchdown drives over long drives.
