After a rocky preseason finale against the Bills, Bears' Justin Fields confidently declares readiness for Week 1.
In their preseason conclusion against the Buffalo Bills, Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears' primary offense struggled to find their rhythm. Nevertheless, Fields remains optimistic about the Week 1 face-off with the Green Bay Packers on September 10.
«I'm primed and ready,» remarked Fields, referencing Colleen Kane's report from the Chicago Tribune. «The team is geared up as well. Our focus now is on understanding Green Bay's strategy. I appreciated attempting some long throws today, despite not always making the connection. Connecting with DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney felt natural. Our next step is strategizing and studying the Packers closely.»
Chicago's initial two drives against the Bills ended quickly, but the momentum shifted during their third attempt. A significant 40-yard pass from Fields to DJ Moore set the stage, followed by a screen pass to D'Onta Foreman, landing the Bears close to Buffalo's 9-yard mark. But after a hefty tackle by Ed Oliver, Fields was benched for the remainder of the game.
Though Fields was eager to continue, Coach Matt Eberflus opted for caution, sticking with the pre-determined play count, and giving undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent a chance to finish the drive.
On Saturday, Fields showcased 2-for-6 for 51 yards. He also displayed his agility with three rushes totaling 16 yards, including an impressive 13-yard sprint initiating the third drive. Overall in the preseason, he stood at 5-for-9 for 180 yards and a pair of touchdowns. After an outstanding performance in the preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, he took a break in the following game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Fields' upcoming duel with Jordan Love and the Packers in Week 1 promises excitement. Fields exudes confidence about the Bears' prospects as the 2023 season approaches.
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