Top Bears Pass Blocker for the Season According to PFF on IR

What Happened?

Chicago Bears starting right guard Teven Jenkins suffered a neck injury in the team's Week 11 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

What It Means

Jenkins was the Bears' top pass blocker according to Pro Football Focus, allowing just four pressures on 275 pass-blocking snaps this season.

His absence will be a major blow to the Bears' offensive line, which has struggled to protect quarterback Justin Fields all season.

What's Next?

The Bears will likely turn to veteran Michael Schofield to replace Jenkins at right guard.

Schofield has started 10 games for the Bears this season, but he has not played well in pass protection, allowing 11 pressures on 167 pass-blocking snaps.

The Bears could also consider moving Alex Bars to right guard and inserting rookie Braxton Jones at left guard.

However, Jones has struggled in pass protection this season, allowing 10 pressures on 119 pass-blocking snaps.

Analysis

The loss of Jenkins is a major setback for the Bears, who are already struggling on offense.

The offensive line has been a major problem all season, and Jenkins' absence will only make things worse.

The Bears will need to find a way to improve their pass protection if they want to have any chance of winning games down the stretch.

Conclusion

The Bears placed starting right guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve after he suffered a neck injury in Week 11.

Jenkins was the Bears' top pass blocker this season, so his absence will be a major blow to the offensive line.

The Bears will likely turn to veteran Michael Schofield to replace Jenkins, but he has not played well in pass protection this season.