This was what everyone wanted from Justin Fields, and him taking a step forward is far more consequential in the long run than the Bears losing a game to the Vikings five games into their rebuild.
Fields said Sunday was the most comfortable he has felt under coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, and film study of the Bears’ 29-22 defeat verified that. He was patient rather than taking off at the first hint of pressure, his throws were largely accurate and he spearheaded a comeback bid that fell apart when wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette got stripped.
