Khalil Mack vs Lane Johnson: Matchup in their words as Bears take on Eagles in playoffs
KHALIL MACK against Lane Johnson is a match up fans and players are looking forward to see when the Chicago Bears taken on the Philadelphia Eagles on Wild Card weekend - Here they explain it in their own words.
Chicago Bears: Khalil Mack reflects on Philadelphia Eagles loss
Mack, who is in his fifth season in the NFL, finished his debut season with the Bears making 37 tackles, 12.5 sacks and also claimed an interception and a touchdown.
The linebacker is part Bears defence which ranks first in most categories, including opponent points per game (17.7), rush defence (80 yards per game), pass yards per attempt (6.3) and takeaways (36).
In facing up against Johnson Mack was full of praise for the Eagles right tackle.
“He has all the intangibles that you need, at that type of position,” Mack said.
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He has all the intangibles that you need, at that type of position
“It’s going to be a great, great matchup.
“Im looking forward to it.”
Mack, who was traded from the Oakland Raiders just before the start of the 2018 regular season, is looking forward to the game at Soldier Field.
“You live for these types of moments, you live for these types of games,” he said.
“These are the matches your dream of, its these situations and it is something we are looking forward too, for sure.”
The Eagles, who finished the season 9-7 and second in the NFC East, know Mack has the potential to disrupt their game plan.
And Johnson, who is considered by many as one of the best in his position, is expecting to see a lot of Mack.
“Mack has a good combination of size and power,” said Johnson.
“He does a good job with his rush moves, he has a lot of good counter moves, and his lateral quickness is probably the best in the league.
“That’s what makes him so unique.
“I need to stay in good balance and take a good set.
“That’s what it is for me.”