In a tough season for the Chicago Bears, they can at least count on the week-to-week wizardry of Justin Fields. Seemingly every game, the gifted young quarterback pulls a rabbit out of his hat and simply just makes defenders look silly. We saw it again early on against the Philadelphia Eagles.
After getting sacked and fumbling on the previous play, the Bears faced a second and 27. In most circumstances, you’d probably see very small odds of them actually eventually converting and moving the chains. But Fields seemingly lives for the extraordinary in adverse circumstances.
So when he saw pressure from the Eagles’ defensive front, Fields cast a spell and weaved his way through the Philly defense for another magical 39-yard run:
This is a touchdown run by Justin Fields. I don’t care that he stepped out. pic.twitter.com/DZ8BvJrHGZ
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 18, 2022
I’m just as amazed as you that this wasn’t a touchdown run (because Fields stepped out near the end). But who cares? It doesn’t erase the overall magic of the entire play. Plus, David Montgomery would score not soon after on a run of his own to punctuate the “drive” and give the Bears a 6-3 lead.
The Bears may be horrid overall this year, but their future could be pretty bright, thanks to Fields’ talents.
NFL fans were astonished by Fields' latest magical run against the Eagles
Brief interruption from the Lions to bring you THIS RUN by Justin Fields…. WOW pic.twitter.com/XKzwF3sEcu
— Jim Costa (@JimCosta_) December 18, 2022
You will not see a better run today… oh my Justin Fields!! pic.twitter.com/iJth6rKkMW
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 18, 2022
JUSTIN FIELDS ALMOST WITH A TD RUN OF THE YEAR! 😱
Chicago cashed in on the next play!
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/za0ABXJKYq
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 18, 2022
That Justin Fields run is going to be on every highlight reel for the rest of time.
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) December 18, 2022
The funniest thing about these very regular Justin Fields rushing highlights is he almost never had to run at Ohio State. pic.twitter.com/kFlMdDnnxw
— Kevin Harrish (@Kevinish) December 18, 2022
This insane Justin Fields run is the epitome of “this play is so cool, it should count regardless.” pic.twitter.com/GI5pD7varH
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) December 18, 2022
Justin Fields turned this into a 39-yard run. 😳💪#DaBears pic.twitter.com/XC8Bs3zeIR
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 18, 2022
The TD didn’t stand but what a run from @UANextFootball All-America game alum Justin Fields 🤯🤯
— The Underclassman Report (@TheUCReport) December 18, 2022
I'm going to watch that Justin Fields run on a loop for the rest of the day
— Matt Eurich (@MattEurich) December 18, 2022