The Chicago Bears face another tough road game against the Dallas Cowboys on a short week after winning in New England for the first time in franchise history.
"It doesn’t really change my confidence," Fields said. "I just hope it gives us momentum to keep going, keep pushing."
Although the former Ohio State star struggled the previous game in a loss to Washington, he had career highs in completion rate and passer rating in a Week 5 loss to Minnesota. But the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was 7-of-8 passing with a touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys pulled away, once again leaning on one of the league’s best defenses.
Although the 32-year-old former Cowboy is off to a slow start with just one sack, Quinn broke Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent’s franchise record with 18 1/2 sacks last year. The previous time was the only game Ezekiel Elliott has missed because of injury in his career when he had a calf issue late in the 2020 season.The Bears are averaging a league-best 181 yards rushing per game. It’s the first time since 1990 they’ve held the top spot through Week 7, and their 242 attempts are also more than any other team this season.
Parsons faces a challenge similar to what Jalen Hurts presented with the Eagles, who beat the defending NFC East champs 26-17 two weeks ago with the division lead on the line.