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The Bears were already coming into their own as a solid pass defense before acquiring Jeffery Simmons. They rank 12th in EPA per dropback allowed on the year and 10th in pressure rate. Their pressure rate jumped by five percent in Week 8.
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Bears' improved pass defense makes Mayfield a fade despite low blitz rate.

The Bears rank 12th in EPA per dropback allowed and 10th in pressure rate on the year. Their pressure rate jumped by five percent in Week 8 despite dropping to the lowest blitz rate in the league, indicating improved pass defense. Mayfield has done next to nothing for fantasy managers this year, making this an unfavorable spot.

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