The Bears are a 6-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.The projections expect the Bears to run the 3rd-fewest offensive plays among all teams this week with 60.7 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Bears have called the 10th-fewest plays in the league this year, totaling a measly 55.8 plays per game.After accounting for 30.9% of his team's carries last year, Justin Fields has had a smaller role in the rushing attack this year, currently accounting for just 22.2%.Justin Fields's 31.0 adjusted rushing yards per game this season indicates a a substantial regression in his running proficiency over last season's 73.0 figure.
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