In what has been a bit of a crazy season for the Chicago Bears, they have the perfect opportunity to play spoiler when they take on their arch-rivals, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday.
Best of all, the must-win game for the Packers will be at Lambeau Field.
In a playoff-less season, knocking the Pack off in their own house would surely be sweet finish for Chicago.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields is one of the most polarizing players in the league. Some people love him. Some people hate him. Very few fall in the middle.
It’s nothing against his commitment, dedication or work-ethic – all of which are reportedly outstanding – but the simple question people are debating is whether or not he is a franchise quarterback who is capable of one day winning a Super Bowl.
Many feel that he’s not – Which is why there’s a solid chance he will be traded this offseason.
Fields, who has played his best football down the stretch, has a brilliant chance to change some people’s minds on Sunday.
Whether or not he comes through remains to be seen – but one thing is for sure, he has taken Aaron Rodgers old advice to heart and is cherishing the Bears-Packers rivalry.
Earlier this week, Fields couldn’t help but take a shot at his hated rivals and their city.
“I know their fans are going to be loud because there’s not much to do in Green Bay except watch football … It’s going to be a great environment for us to play in. Hopefully, we have a great game and get the dub on Sunday,” he said.
#Bears QB Justin Fields on playing in Green Bay this week: “Their fans are gonna be loud because there’s not much to do in Green Bay except watch football.”
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(via @ChicagoBears) pic.twitter.com/I8BCBxxxSk
— Ari Meirov (@AriMeirov) January 3, 2024
Of course, Fields was (half) joking … But as playful as the jab at the “boringness” of Green Bay is, some Packers fans took offense.
As for Fields, he is 0-5 all-time against Green Bay and is extremely eager to end Chicago’s nine-game losing streak against their rivals.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has most likely saved his job thanks to the Bears recent hot-streak … Fields is hoping he can do the same.
The Bears gave up 31.4 points per game the first 5 games of the season and went 1-4.
Twitter: "JUSTIN FIELDS SUCKS!"
The Bears have given up 15.2 points per game the past 5 games and went 4-1.
Twitter: "JUSTIN FIELDS IS GOOD NOW!
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— Al Smizzle (@AlZeidenfeld) January 4, 2024
Like I said, the opinions on Fields as a potential franchise quarterback vary dramatically.
But there are plenty of supporters who are hoping the Bears can ride this momentum into the offseason and utilize their treasure chest of draft picks to build around Fields.
BUILD AROUND JUSTIN FIELDS!!!! pic.twitter.com/Qji2p0ku8a
— Justin Fields Fan Club (@JustinFieldsFC) January 4, 2024
Where do you stand with Fields?
Is he a franchise quarterback who will one day be capable of winning the Super Bowl?
Or is he simply not “the guy” in Chicago? … Should the front office look to trade him, especially if they can get a first round pick in return?
As far as Sunday’s game, who do you think will win – Chicago or Green Bay???
(For the record, Green Bay is a lovely city!)