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The Bears will throw the ball downfield Sunday at Soldier Field, the same way they did two games ago at Ford Field.

One day after Fields waxed philosophical about his future with the team, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy praised the quarterback’s focus.

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The rematch of the Oct. 15 game at Soldier Field — a 19-13 loss to the Vikings — will be a test of how well the Bears can respond vs. a common opponent. “It’s an important part of what you do,” Getsy said.

Fields’ return against the Lions after missing four games with a dislocated thumb was encouraging, but the fourth quarter collapse was a reminder that the Bears need to let their best players be the difference-makers in the end.

The offensive coordinator defended quarterback Justin Fields’ decision to throw deep to receiver Tyler Scott on third-and-9 with about three minutes left and a five-point lead Sunday.

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.…

Justin Fields has his typical game, with a lot of running, moderate passing and a fumble at the worst moment.

The Bears quarterback will be playing for the first time in five weeks when he starts against the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field. But Getsy is confident rust won’t be a big factor. “The way practice went ... I think we’ll be just fine.”