Justin Fields might be one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks/playmakers right now, but he can’t do it all himself. Sunday afternoon saw the young signal-caller tear up the Lions — complete with trademark wizardry running the ball — in yet another brilliant performance (314 yards from scrimmage, two passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns).
But despite Fields’ continued individual brilliance, the Bears blew a late 24-10 lead and eventually lost 31-30 to the rival Lions. The defeat not only gave the Bears their third-straight loss but also sent them to the bottom of the putrid NFC North with a 3-7 record.
Despite his doing everything to carry the Bears, this reality didn’t appear to sit well with Fields. In the post-game locker room, the young quarterback reportedly sat at his locker — while still in his uniform — for at least 45 minutes in silence.
Per #Bears All Access on the team's app, Justin Fields has been at his locker for the last 45 minutes still in his uniform and sitting silently.
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) November 13, 2022
What Fields was actually thinking was anyone’s best guess, but it’s fair to assume he wasn’t happy in the least about Chicago falling short again. This does not seem to be a young man happy that he’s stuffing the stat sheet while his team still loses.
Given that he’s an elite competitor, it’s probably tough for Fields to stomach all the Bears’ defeats. If it’s any consolation, a clean slate in 2023 is starting to look bright. Maybe he won’t sit silently much at his locker next season.
NFL fans appreciated Fields' mentality as an upset competitor after the Bears' loss
I love this. Kid has that mentality and is probably tired of losing. Bright future right here. https://t.co/zT87xmqOwm
— Velus Jones #1 Fan Account (@DeMaxunit) November 13, 2022
Just endure this year King. Reinforcements soon https://t.co/LbmaxhLSGX
— THE ORACLE (@swerve_c) November 13, 2022
He’s probably lost more games in the last 2 years than he has in literally his entire life prior to being in the NFL. And he’s BALLING right now and still not getting wins. Gotta be frustrating https://t.co/OoXWcIpN4W
— Carlton (@carlitotaquito3) November 13, 2022
I can’t imagine how frustrated he is. Hang in there JF1 🥺🐻⬇️ https://t.co/yJUMxHnnNx
— Jason Tiedel (@FIBOfficial) November 13, 2022
He knows what it means, it’s going to be scary next year and not for us https://t.co/9GcaYLyroN
— Villian Era (@WhosMCal) November 13, 2022
This kid wants to win so bad. https://t.co/lJlmbmOXox
— Bears Nation (3-7) (@BearsNationCHI) November 13, 2022
people replying to this with “how will he respond?”
justin fields does not play defense. what are y’all on? https://t.co/rJRTZwUI5I
— shakeia taylor (@curlyfro) November 13, 2022
Feel so bad for this guy. https://t.co/TNml3cm24q
— Bear Dahn (@DahB3ARS) November 13, 2022
I feel so awful for him. I’ll remember all of this when he’s won it https://t.co/DgyUwYkRPV
— Tyler Huisman (@tyler_huisman) November 13, 2022
he’s got that mentality man https://t.co/mAX9FFnxwc
— Jan 🇵🇭⚾️🍻 (@SouthSideJan) November 13, 2022
He’s gonna get help next year I promise you that. This man is the guy https://t.co/iTdjAZZrZe
— Julian (@Julian4948) November 13, 2022
praying for the rest of the league currently https://t.co/R1htvSgHqS
— Dom🧡💙 (@velocitydom) November 13, 2022
He's shown since I started watching him at Ohio State that he really, really cares about the game. Taking this L hard. https://t.co/GiMLTiQvwH
— Jesse Reed (@JesseReed78) November 13, 2022
https://t.co/wpnFAvrvEF pic.twitter.com/b1uFFddtFK
— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) November 13, 2022
Hope the Bears are investing in a sports performance / therapist for the kid. https://t.co/2Dby1HQmh3
— Nate Atkins (@Nate_Atkins3) November 13, 2022
