Carson Wentz (Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/small><\/div>\nWe finally saw a touchdown on Thursday Night Football<\/i>but the 12-7 game between the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears was yet another example of how far some teams are from the world of elite quarterback play.<\/p>\n
In the NFL there are haves and have-nots at the quarterback position, and the disparity is glaring. This is precisely why the Bears were willing to trade up to get Fields in the 2021 draft. It’s why the Commanders were willing to take a chance on Wentz following his disappointing campaign with the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n
The desired results didn’t’t show up often on Thursday Night.<\/p>\n
Wentz finished the game with a paltry line of 12-of-22 for 99 yards. Washington managed to win, but it isn’t going to win many games with that sort of performance. <\/p>\n
On the other side, it’s fair to give Fields a bit of a pass for his inconsistent performance. Fields went 14-of-27 for 190 yards with a touchdown and an interception, showing moments of brilliance and plays that he’ll want back. The 23-year-old has just 16 starts on his resume, and he’s playing on a team that isn’t exactly loaded with offensive talent. <\/p>\n
Chicago’s line isn’t good, and Fields lacks reliable receiving targets outside of perhaps Darnell Mooney. Even Mooney, who was a 1,000-yard receiver last season, came up short on Thursday night. He double-clutched Fields’ final pass and fell out of the end zone before gaining possession on what would have been a go-ahead touchdown.<\/p>\n
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