There’s not much good coming from the Chicago Bears this season.
However, one bright spot is the rushing performance of quarterback Justin Fields.
The second-year quarterback from Ohio State is impressive when running the ball this season.
So how impressive is Fields this season when he runs with the ball?
NFL GameDay Tweets Impressive Stat On Fields
No other player is getting more yards over expected than Fields this season.
His 389 rushing yards over expected makes him number one, topping Lamar Jackson.
While Jackson is 14 yards behind him in this statistic, he’s 82 yards over Nick Chubb in the rankings.
However, Fields passing numbers aren’t as impressive as his rushing numbers.
His 1,642 passing yards rank him 27th among all quarterbacks, while his 834 rushing yards rank him 7th.
With his passing yards being less than double of his rushing yards, it’s a little worrisome.
While being a dual threat has worked for some quarterbacks, it is rare to see an elite quarterback who’s a dual threat.
Quarterbacks like Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, and Tom Brady aren’t known for running the ball.
However, these quarterbacks are known for winning Super Bowls.
While Fields is impressive outside of the pocket, he’s not the likes of a Brady or Manning.
His play style might mirror that of Jackson, but he doesn’t have the tools in Chicago to get the wins like Jackson has in Baltimore.
But with the Bears holding a high value pick in 2023, the next NFL season might give the Bears better news.
However, they can only be happy for Fields’ performance this season.
More must-reads: