What happened: The Los Angeles Chargers are allowing the highest pressure rate in the NFL at 45.5 percent this season. The Chicago Bears follow closely behind at 45.0 percent. The Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins also surrender pressure on more than 43 percent of dropbacks.
Why it matters: Poor offensive line play disrupts offensive rhythm and increases the likelihood of sacks and turnovers. Consistent pressure forces quarterbacks out of the pocket and limits downfield passing opportunities.
By the numbers: The highest pressure rates allowed are the Chargers (45.5 percent), Bears (45.0 percent), Packers (43.6 percent), Patriots (43.5 percent) and Dolphins (43.1 percent).
What to watch: Monitoring how these teams adjust their blocking schemes or utilize quick-passing gameplans to mitigate the pass rush.