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Next step for Bears QB Justin Fields: Broaden passing game with Cole Kmet, Darnell Mooney

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Kmet had three catches for 20 yards against the Lions, and the Bears need more than that.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields looked good in his return from injury against the Lions, but they need a thriving passing attack that does better than 169 yards on a good day.

Fields’ combined passing-rushing total of 273 yards certainly was enough production from his position. As has often been the concern in his career, though, the Bears need his passing to dominate his pie chart.

He has done well utilizing DJ Moore, the Bears’ best receiver, but the passing game won’t be at full capacity without tight end Cole Kmet and wide receiver Darnell Mooney — 44 yards combined in the Lions game — making solid contributions.