Fields sets new NFL record for rushing yards

Bears quarterback Justin Fields set a new NFL record for rushing yards in a regular-season game by a quarterback on Sunday while the Bears may also set a new NFL record for rushing yards in a season.

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The Bears have 1,759 rushing yards in nine games this season and that puts them on pace to gain 3,323 yards in a 17-game season.

The current record is 3,296 rushing yards, set by the Ravens, who did it in 16 games in 2019.

The Bears may need the benefit of a 17th game if they’re going to break the record.