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The Chicago Bears host the Miami Dolphins in Justin Fields’ preseason debut and there’s a buzz in the city and among our fanbase!
Enjoy talking about the game in this open thread and keep in mind open threads are rated WCG-MA. For live updates of the game you can hit up ESPN here.
What are you most excited for today besides the obvious?
Kindle Vildor at defensive back, Andy Dalton’s QB1ness, the o-line?
Speaking of which here’s how they’ll line up across the front today.
- LT - Elijah Wilkinson
- LG - Cody Whitehair
- C - Sam Mustipher
- RG - Alex Bars
- RT - Lachavious Simmons
In this first half Justin Fields went 7 of 12 (58.3%), for 52 yards, with a passer rating of 68.8. He had 2 runs for 2 yards.
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) August 14, 2021
He made good decisions during his time at QB, the fumble is a learning moment, and the drive to end the half was nice. #Bears
#Bears first half defensive leaders in tackles were Duke Shelley with 6, and Christian Jones and Alec Ogletree with 4 each. DeAndre Houston Carson had an interception and Ledarius Mack was credited with a QB hit.
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) August 14, 2021
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