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Halas Intrigue, Episode 254: Justin Fields breaks out

The Bears quarterback continued to show progress.

By Sun-Times staff

Bears quarterback Justin Fields #1 walks off the field after Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins.

Justin Fields just posted the greatest regular-season rushing game in the history of NFL quarterbacks. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down his breakout showing in the Bears’ 35-32 loss to the Dolphins.

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