The Chicago Bears will battle the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12, where Chicago is looking to win their eighth game in the last nine while remaining atop the NFC North.

The Bears continue to find ways to win close games in the fourth quarter, and this was another sloppy example. Chicago’s offense settled for field goals instead of touchdowns — attempting four before the game-winner — which almost cost them the game. Luckily, the Vikings’ offense struggled mightily with J.J. McCarthy leading the charge, and the Bears defense was able to capitalize with a pair of takeaways. While Cairo Santos was almost the face of this loss — with missing a 45-yard field goal — he proved to be the savior. Another game, another unique way that Chicago is winning.

With Week 12 upon us, how did the Bears compare to the rest of the NFL after this season? Looking at the major metrics (courtesy of Team Rankings, ESPN, NFL.com and Football Database), here is where Chicago ranked following Week 11?

Offense

Stat	Rank
Points per game	25.8 ppg	8th
Passing offense	227.2 ypg	13th
Rushing offense	146.6 ypg	2nd
Total offense	373.8 ypg	4th
3rd down conversions	41.04%	11th
Red zone scoring	54.29%	20th
Sacks allowed	16	T-5th
Turnovers	6	T-2nd

Defense

Stat	Rank
Points allowed	26.4 ppg	26th
Passing defense	231.3 ypg	23rd
Rushing defense	133.3 ypg	25th
Total defense	364.6 ypg	27th
3rd down conversions	33.65%	2nd
Red zone defense	58.33%	13th
Sacks	21	21st
Takeaways	22	1st