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Bears’ wobbly defense looks to get back on its feet

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Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) trips up Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in the second half Sunday. Sanborn, a rookie starting for the first time in the NFL, had seven tackles.

Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense reached a new level in Sunday’s 35-32 loss to the Dolphins — with Fields setting an NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 178 on 15 carries, and throwing three touchdown passes.

But it never fails with the Bears — any offensive renaissance seems to come with an equal decline from the defense.