Justin Fields shines in dominant win vs. Falcons – NBC Sports Chicago

CHICAGO — If Sunday was it for Justin Fields at Soldier Field, the Bears quarterback didn’t go out with a whimper.

On the contrary, Fields’ statement performance Sunday might wind up being a key part of the closing argument to keep him in Chicago and build around him in the long term.

Fields was nearly flawless Sunday, going 20-for-32 for 268 yards and one touchdown while adding 45 yards and a touchdown on the ground to lead the Bears to a 37-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Fields beat the Falcons with his arm early and sprinkled in some of his patented Fields magic on the ground to put it away in the second half.

With Fields in full command on offense, the Bears defense did the rest, forcing four turnovers and suffocating the Falcons’ offense in a convincing win to close out 2023.

Here’s what we learned in the Bears’ 37-17 win vs. the Falcons:

A deadly combo and a milestone

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