Three takeaways from the Bears’ win vs. Falcons

Three big-picture takeaways from the Bears’ 37-17 win against the Falcons in their home finale:

Justin’s best

Justin Fields picked the right time to play his best game.

His 268 passing yards Sunday were the sixth-highest of his career. His 99.5 passer rating was eighth-best during that span, and his 45 rushing yards were 23^rd best. He neither fumbled nor threw an interception for the 15^th time in his career.

The Bears have the first pick in this year’s draft, so time will tell whether it’s enough. But Fields put on a show in what might be his last game at Soldier Field.

Home sweet home

The Bears finished the season having won their last five games at home. Their last five-game home win streak came in their division-winning 2018 season. It marked only the second time since 2014 the Bears finished the season with a winning record at Soldier Field — they went 7-1 in 2018.

Packers week

Bears management measures the team against their rival, the Packers.

This year, they start and end the season with the same matchup. They lost 38-20 in Week 1, an outcome that has been bothering the Bears ever since. They want revenge at Lambeau Field.

“We’re on their [butt], for sure,” cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.