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Fields was near-perfect in the first quarter and struggled in the second, and the Bears and Vikings are tied 3-3 at halftime.

The Bears’ defense showed signs of becoming a force, with three takeaways against the Lions last week before collapsing in the fourth quarter. Now they need to develop the mental toughness it takes to finish. “Finishing is ... 90% mental, 10% talent,” safety Jaquan Brisker said.

When it comes to trying to bounce back from a crushing loss, the Bears have had a lot of practice.

After a 31-26 loss to the contending Lions in which the Bears looked like an actual good team before imploding in the final 4:15, games against the Vikings and Lions will define the direction of the Bears under Eberflus. “We’re gonna find out who we are this week,” linebacker T.J.…

The Bears’ star cornerback had two chances for interceptions — both of which were potential pick-6s — but just missed both of them. “I had two opportunities to put 14 points on the board,” he said. “Gotta finish those better.”

Jones told an official “I couldn’t [bleeping] see,” as he left the field after experiencing dizziness. But he was evaluated and missed only two plays. “I knew I was fine, that was why I was frustrated,” he said. “But no need to react like that and I apologize for that.”

The Chicago Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze the 3-7 Bears’ most pressing questions as they embark on another “mini-bye:”

The Bears need quarterback Justin Fields back. He wasn’t cleared for Thursday’s game but has 10 days until the Bears play the Lions.

Roquan Smith is so happy he escaped the Bears. Who wouldn't be???

“He’s a high-quality guy,” Johnson said after the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the Saints.

Jaylon Johnson made Montez Sweat getting a new contract VERY awkward for the Bears.