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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Rick Morrissey

First ugliness, then stunning beauty from the Bears, Justin Fields in a soggy upset of the 49ers

Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after a touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown in their 19-10 victory over the 49ers on Sunday at Soldier Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Of all the possible outcomes following a brutal first half by the Bears on Sunday, the most preposterous was the one that had the Bears winning because of their sad offense. In second place was any outcome in which the Bears won, whether because of defense, special teams or asteroid.

The most-likely ending to the rainy afternoon figured to be no progress from quarterback Justin Fields, an inevitable loss to the 49ers and public shaming.

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