In a dominant performance, the Chicago Bears showcased their defensive and offensive prowess. Jaylon Johnson, the team's top corner, not only made key interceptions but also contributed significantly to run support, stopping James Conner in the open field. On offense, Justin Fields scored the first touchdown of the game with a self-called play. Additionally, Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon defended his 5th pass of the season, while Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson each added a pass defensed, tying them for the team lead at 11. Marcedes Lewis scored a touchdown, bringing the Bears to a 21-0 lead with 7:12 remaining in the 2nd quarter. Fields was also noted for effectively connecting with Cole Kmet early in the game. Lewis's touchdown, which was his 40th career touchdown, came from a play fake by Fields, highlighting his ability to keep plays alive and find open teammates.
Justin Fields' play fake and Marcedes Lewis is uncovered for the 1-yard touchdown. #Bears lead 21-0, 7:12 remaining 2ns qtr. That is the 40th career touchdown for Big Dog, nearing the end of his 18th season.
Justin Fields' legs made that play. Kept it alive and then found Lewis for that TD. #Bears are rolling right now.
Marcedes Lewis is still killing it! 🔥 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/X8xouIW78u
Marcedes Lewis with the TD. #Bears are now up 21-0.
Justin Fields is doing a really good job of finding Cole Kmet early in this game. #Bears
Great coverage by Bears CB Kyler Gordon on third down, notching his 5th pass defensed of the season. Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson each had a PD on the drive as well. They're tied for the team lead with 11.
Justin Fields calls his own number and gives the Bears the first TD of the game. 🐻 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/6T3ppCXcrv
Understandably, we talk a lot about Jaylon Johnson's INTs and what he's done in pass coverage this season, but the Bears' top corner has also been really good in run support. Nice stop of James Conner in the open field on first down.