Three big-picture takeaways from the Bears’ loss Sunday in Cleveland:
Fewer than 200 yards
Throwing for 200 yards shouldn’t be a lot to ask for in the modern NFL, but Bears quarterback Justin Fields threw for less than that Sunday for the 23rd time in 35 career starts. He also ran for only 30 yards against the Browns. Since he returned from a dislocated right thumb, Fields has thrown for fewer than 170 yards twice in four games.
Problems in the running game
Fields and coach Matt Eberflus singled out the running game afterward, saying the Bears needed to do better on the ground to make their offense sing. Their three running backs gained a combined 38 yards on 17 carries, with Roschon Johnson (five for 36) leading the way. Receiver Velus Jones had two rushes for 23 yards.
Flacco goes deep
Browns quarterback Joe Flacco finished with 374 yards passing, the 10th-most the Bears have given up in the last 20 years. The Commanders’ Sam Howell threw for 388 against them in Week 5.
