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With apology, Justin Fields showed teammates he’s a ‘phenomenal leader’

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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions earlier this month.

In maybe the greatest pain he’s experienced as an NFL quarterback, Justin Fields paused to gather his teammates in the visitor’s locker room Sunday,

He apologized.

The Bears’ defense gave them a chance to win Sunday by allowing only a fourth-quarter Falcons’ field goal, Fields said. The offense couldn’t score on the final drive, running Fields twice — the first led to him separating his left shoulder — followed by the quarterback throwing a third-down interception.