Bears beat Arizona 27-16 as Fields shows off arm and running attack

The wide receivers for the Cardinals and Chicago Bears combined for nine catches for 98 yards on Sunday in a 27-16 Bear win that featured the Bears' tight end and running back.

The Bears' 250 rushing yards were their most in a game this season, as were their 150 yards before contact. Running back Khalil Herbert, who received his first start in three weeks after D'Onta Foreman was made inactive, generated a season-best 112 rushing yards on 20 carries and a touchdown.

Injuries also played a role in the Bears’ lack of production at wide receiver. DJ Moore departed after hurting his right ankle on the team’s second play from scrimmage, but he returned and had a big third-down catch on Chicago’s final drive.

Moore finished with three receptions for a season-low 18 yards. Darnell Mooney had two catches for 5 yards. No other Bears receiver caught a ball from Fields.

With Moore banged up, the Bears also played the second half without tight end Cole Kmet because of a knee injury. Kmet had four catches for 107 yards.

“Of course I would love to have those guys out there. But it’s football,” said quarterback Justin Fields, who was 15 for 27 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. “You’re probably going to get hurt at one point."

Sunday marked Field's ninth career game with passing and rushing touchdowns, which ties former Bears quarterback Jim Harbaugh for the second-most such games in a season in franchise history.

Kyler Murray definitely could have used Marvin Harrison Jr. Same for Justin Fields.

Arizona and Chicago are two possibilities for Harrison if the star receiver decides to make himself eligible for the NFL draft after another impressive season at Ohio State. The Bears (6-9) could have two selections in the top 10, including No. 1 overall, and the Cardinals (3-12) look as if they will be going somewhere in the top five.



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