The Chicago Bears had the NFL\u2019s second-best rushing attack coming into their tilt on Monday Night Football. They left out with the best of them all. So, it wasn\u2019t necessarily a renewed commitment to the ground attack that led to their rolling up 243 yards on the ground against the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n
But they did alter their approach to that dedication that also had them fourth in attempts going into that game and sitting in second place now.<\/p>\n
After the game, quarterback Justin Fields<\/a> \u2013 who had a career-high 14 carries for 82 yards \u2013 provided a little insight into how the Bears took advantage of their bye week. He also revealed from where they drew inspiration for the shift.<\/p>\n After the Bears\u2019 narrow 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders at home on Thursday Night Football, head coach Matt Eberflus<\/a> said he would use the break to reassess everything. That included the lineup after miscues cost them back-to-back games late. It also included their offensive scheme that had ranked 28th in yards per game<\/p>\n That was mostly thanks to a moribund passing attack that still ranks 30th in touchdowns and dead last in attempts and yards.<\/p>\n What was the solution to generating offense and, in some ways, hiding the quarterback and line? The Bears were inspired by one of the most unique players in league history: former NFL MVP and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson<\/a>.<\/p>\n “It just brings another whole element to our offense, stealing some plays from the Ravens,\u201d Fields said after the game. “Yup-yup-yup. We got a couple of ones from them.” (h\/t Mark Grote\/670 The Score<\/a>)<\/p>\n It certainly worked.<\/p>\n Justin Fields look like Lamar Jackson last night Let Go!! @ChicagoBears<\/a> best team in football we back !!<\/p>\n — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) October 25, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nJustin Fields, Bears Inspired by Lamar Jackson’s Ravens<\/h3>\n
Bears Highlight Fields’ Strengths<\/h3>\n
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