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For 57 minutes in the Chicago Bears’ Monday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the Bears could barely buy a yard.
Quarterback Justin Fields and the rest of the unit were having a hilariously ugly night as turnovers combined with lethargic play calling led to them not being able to score a touchdown throughout the game.
Yet somehow Fields made some big plays when it was needed most, leading a game-winning drive that ended in a Cairo Santos field goal to give the Bears a 12-10 win over their divisional rivals.
It was a game in which neither team looked particularly intent on winning, with Josh Dobbs and the Vikings not setting the world on fire either.
But despite a painful to watch performance, Fields managed to do just enough as he threw for 217 yards and rushed for 59. He did, however, have two crucial fumbles late in the fourth quarter that appeared to have cost the Bears the game.
A huge connection with D.J. Moore for 36 yards with about a minute remaining put Chicago in field goal range to seal the victory.
A lot of props should also got to the Bears’ defense, which forced four turnovers—not that the other side of the ball was able to do much with the extra possessions.
And yet, a lot of praise went to Fields for how he managed to bounce back despite the rough night.
NFL @NFL
Fields and Moore get the @ChicagoBears into field goal range 👀
📺: #CHIvsMIN on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/J5tLNJHyh1 pic.twitter.com/WtydkAlSgB
Trey🤴🏽 @TreyBizzy
Justin Fields beating those not clutch being clutch allegations pic.twitter.com/r39BAtJ2lV
Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell
Big boy throw at the most important moment for Justin Fields and the Bears. pic.twitter.com/wZTBgMo66H
Zack Pearson @Zack_Pearson
Hell of a response by Justin Fields after fumbling twice. He hit DJ Moore for a big gain to setup the GW field goal. #Bears pic.twitter.com/szZai1iqf1
DOM @DOM_Frederic
justin fields game winning drive & the first divisional W in two years pic.twitter.com/9Ltibyul6S
Herb Lawrence @Ecnerwal23
What is it that y’all say, Justin Fields did it “when it mattered most”
Still my Quarterback
🐻👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/WhoFOtR87m
Nestradaumus @Nestradaumus1
Oh the Justin Fields haters super sick tonight!!! 🐻⬇️
670 The Score @670TheScore
A Justin Fields game-winning drive gives the Bears a Monday Night Football dub 🔥⭐️ pic.twitter.com/J0R9aV40cL
Justin Fields Fan Club @JustinFieldsFC
Have a question for Justin Fields haters… pic.twitter.com/VB8eWGb4Yb
Ian Hartitz @Ihartitz
Justin Fields with a last-minute game-winning comeback drive on Monday night football. Officially has “it”. Haters will say the Bears only scored 12 points, but rules are rules: Fields is the franchise’s long-term answer at QB.
Ross Pins @chisportsross
Hate on Justin Fields all you want, he did everything he could to win tonight. That’s what you want from your QB. He has things to fix, but his future is bright.
Emory Hunt @FBallGameplan
Regardless of how the game went throughout, ultimately you want to see your QB give your team a chance to win in the end. Justin Fields just did that for the #Bears.
StatMuse @statmuse
Justin Fields tonight:
27/37
217 PASS YDS
59 RUSH YDS (led team)
3rd-career game-winning drive. https://t.co/HfWPzVW1n2 pic.twitter.com/g9rgf6YkQ5
Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless
What an important career throw that was for Justin Fields, who just went from giving away the game to putting the Bears right back in position to win it.
The Woke Sports Fan 💯 @TheMostEerned
Justin Fields did it…lol pic.twitter.com/tDMQqS9O85
tweetybird @alouetta34
Justin Fields had 2 late fumbles but overcame them along with absolutely ABYSMAL coaching to squeeze out a win. #Bears
HIM @ode1214
One thing I love about Justin Fields, the kid never quits
Colten Kahler @ckahler_4
How’s this look for the Justin Fields haters? https://t.co/4bwiynrjIO
Next up for Fields and the Bears is the bye week followed up by another divisional matchup against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 10.
Chicago came a few way plays away from upsetting the Lions in Week 11 thanks to an impressive performance from Fields.
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