Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022
1st-and-10: The case for Justin Fields’ staying power
Fields’ sensational game against the Dolphins still leaves room for skepticism — this is a Bears quarterback we’re talking about. But from improved accuracy to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, there is even more room for optimism that what we’re seeing is real.
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Justin Fields rushed for 178 yards — the most ever by a quarterback in the NFL’s regular season — on 15 carries against the Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field.Jim Harbaugh went 21-9 in 30 starts in 1990 and 1991.
Erik Kramer set franchise records for yards and touchdowns in 1995.
Cade McNown threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns against the Lions in 1999.
Rex Grossman was an MVP candidate through six games in 2006.
