What we learned about Justin Fields, Bears as QB plays hero in win vs. Vikings

What we learned about Justin Fields, Bears as QB plays hero in win vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Two days after the Big Ten bid adieu to its offensively-challenged West Division, a vintage game that would make the artist formerly known as the Legends Division proud broke out at U.S. Bank Stadium between the Bears and Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears’ defense dominated Joshua Dobbs and the Vikings’ offense, notching four interceptions and two sacks.

But Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense turned those four interceptions into just three points and clung to a slim 9-3 lead in the fourth quarter.

A frantic fourth quarter saw the Vikings take a 10-9 lead, giving Fields two opportunities to play hero.

Fields fumbled on the first game-winning drive attempt, but the defense forced a quick three-and-out to give him one more chance.

Fields started the drive 1-for-17 on game-winning drives since the start of 2022. But he delivered in the Twin Cities, marching the Bears on a 10-play, 66-yard drive to set up Cairo Santos’ game-winning field goal.

That drive came complete with a 36-yard dot to DJ Moore on third-and-10 that serves as Fields’ first signature game-winning moment.

Here’s what we learned in the Bears’ 12-10 win over the Vikings.

What they want to see

Fields owned the first quarter in Minnesota. The third-year quarterback made a handful of plays that should show the Bears the type of progress as a passer they want to see over these final six games.

On the Bears’ opening drive, Fields was pressured on third-and-2 but somehow wiggled away from Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Fields rolled out of the pocket but kept his eyes downfield and hit running back Roschon Johnson for 6. On the next play. The Vikings once again pressured Fields, but the quarterback escaped to the right and found Khalil Herbert for a gain of 13.

The Bears have been wanting to see Fields keep a passer’s mentality when he escapes instead of just tucking and…

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Publish date : 2023-11-28 03:55:57

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