Justin Fields demonstrated significant progress in a key aspect of his performance for the Chicago Bears.
After returning from an injury, Justin Fields had a seven-game window to prove his worth as the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback for 2024. In the three games since his comeback, he holds a 2-1 record as a starter, showcasing a noticeable improvement in his gameplay.
Fields is playing more intelligently and with greater accuracy for the Bears. Notably, his sack numbers have decreased, although his turnover-worthy throw (TWP) rate initially increased, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). His career TWP rate stands at 3.7%, but this season it's down to 2.7%, indicating his improvement in this area.
However, in week 11, his TWP rate spiked to 3.8%, and in week 14, it further rose to 4.7%. While he was taking fewer sacks and releasing the ball quicker, the risk of turnovers increased.
These games were challenging, facing division rivals on their turf. After a bye week and a rematch against one of these opponents at home, Fields delivered a flawless performance with zero turnover-worthy or bad throws, as per Pro Football Reference. This achievement marked only the second time in his career, with the previous instance against Denver. In the Denver game, he played exceptionally well, but a crucial strip sack was a setback.
The game following the bye week might have been Fields' most comprehensive performance, considering his dual-threat capability in both passing and rushing. He maintained accuracy, avoided bad passes or turnover-worthy throws, and led the Bears to a rare divisional victory without committing any turnovers.
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