Blogging The Boys
Every week, we’re digging into the trenches, offense and defense, because that’s where the real action happens. This installment, we’re shining a spotlight on the offensive line, who’s holding it down, who’s opening holes for the running backs, and who’s keeping Dak Prescott clean. Let’s get to it.
Tyler Guyton
2025 Stats: 150 Total Snaps, 102 Pass Blocks, 9 Pressures, 0 QB Hits, 0 Sacks, 2 Penalties
The headline threat this week for Tyler Guyton is Montez Sweat coming off the edge. Sweat hasn’t cashed big sack totals yet, but he’s still the Bears’ most explosive rusher and biggest threat to Guyton. Chicago’s pass rush has been quiet to start the season with just three sacks, nine QB hits, and a 20.8% pressure rate, which ranks 28th.
What that means for Guyton is he gets a theoretically friendly matchup this week. Chicago’s pass rush has been quiet, so he can play calm and trust his technique instead of rushing into mistakes.
This is also a good week to let the run game set the tone and lean into Guyton’s run blocking. When tackles get movement and seal the edge, Chicago’s front can lose contain. Early outside zone will let Guyton fire off the ball, land first hands, and climb to the second level. A few clean first downs on the ground will make Sweat think run first, slowing his get-off when it’s time to throw.
So what does Guyton need to watch here? Inside counters and twists. The Bears’ best pressures often come from movement, so Guyton doesn’t want to overset the outside. As long as Guyton stays patient in pass pro, win with length, and help the run game stay on schedule he should have a solid day.
Tyler Smith
2025 Stats: 150 Total snaps, 102 Pass Blocks, 3 Pressures, 0 QB Hits, 0 Sacks, 1 Penalty
Riding into Week 3, Smith gets a matchup that definitely suits his game. Chicago’s pass rush has been more bark than bite so far, and that lets a powerful left guard play on schedule instead of in survival mode. On the inside, Chicago rolls out Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett like a two-song playlist. Dexter brings the fast tempo upfield, Jarrett hits you with the crafty remix and slick hands, Smith is built for both tracks. With a cement-truck anchor and heavy mitts, he can sit on the bull rush, re-center the pocket, and give Dak a clean ladder to climb. Keep his inside hip spotless, and those Bears interior moves turn from highlights into humdrum stalemates.
The ground game is where Smith can flex here. When teams hit Chicago downhill with purpose, seams appear. Stack those early combos and suddenly play-action has teeth and the Bears run stopping loses on every level. With Smith’s torque on doubles and his knack for sealing the B-gap, Dallas can script a steady diet of second-and-shorts, right where the Bears feel the least comfy.
Brock Hoffman...
