Upon Further Review: Analyzing Justin Fields’ 3 most impactful pass plays

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass Sunday against the Lions.The lasting image of Justin Fields’ return will be his fumble that sealed the Lions’ 31-26 win Sunday. It spoiled a solid first step in his seven-game closing argument to try to become the Bears’ quarterback of the future next year.

Upon further review, here’s a look at Fields’ best throw, his near-miss and what he could have done different on the fumble:

The deep shot

When the Bears needed completions in other wins this season, they’ve thrown to standouts DJ Moore (against the Commanders) and Darnell Mooney (against the Panthers). So why, on third-and-9 from their own 26 with 2:51 to…